Senegal fishermen blame one project by Oil giant BP for why dem no dey catch fish like before

Evri day, Gora Fall, fisherman or Senegal northern city of Saint-Louis, dey go to di sea wit a mix of emotions: hope and frustration. E dey hope to catch beta fish dan di previous day, yet e dey frustrated say wetin im go find fit no meet im...

Machine Learning Boosts Crop Yield Predictions in Senegal

In the evolving landscape of agricultural technology, machine learning is proving to be a game changer in enhancing crop yield forecasts. This is particularly significant for countries like Senegal, where agricultural output plays a crucial role...

Senegal hosts digital investment forum to position itself as Africa’s next tech hub

Senegal is set to host the Forum Invest in Senegal 2025 (Fii Senegal 2025) on October 7–8, at the CICAD Conference Centre in Diamniadio, as the country seeks to cement its role as West Africa’s digital gateway. The event, which will convene global...

Senegal's fishermen blame gas plant for dwindling catch

BBC Every day, Gora Fall, a fisherman in Senegal's northern city of Saint-Louis, heads to sea with a mix of emotions: hope and frustration. He hopes he will get a better catch than the previous day, yet he is frustrated by the thought that...

From Donegal to Senegal: Brian Friel's 'Translations' premieres in West Africa

Brian Friel’s play ‘Translations’ premiered in Senegal. The adaptation, which premiered in the capital city, Dakar, featured a Senegalese cast. As reported by France24, this comes at a time when France’s own colonial legacy is being increasingly...

UNESCO Leadership Bid: Matoko Vows New Era of Inclusivity and Science-Based Solutions

MONROVIA, LIBERIA — Firmin Édouard Matoko, the Republic of Congo’s candidate for Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), has intensified his diplomatic campaign, pressing for Liberia’s...

'We only have the sea to live on' - Senegal's fishermen blame gas plant for dwindling catch

Paul NjieBBC Africa, Saint-Louis ShareSave Every day, Gora Fall, a fisherman in Senegal's northern city of Saint-Louis, heads to sea with a mix of emotions: hope and frustration. He hopes he will get a better catch than the previous day, yet he is...

Senegal launches low-carbon cement roadmap

Senegal: The Ministry of Environment and Ecological Transition, in partnership with Cementis and with the support of the United Nations Climate Technology Centre and Network, held a workshop in late September 2025 to launch the national roadmap...

Senegal: Cheikh Lô returns with Maame after decade-long...

According to World Circuit Records, Maame is “an expansive and deeply personal work born from isolation, resilience, and spiritual devotion.” Named in honour of his late spiritual guide, Maame Massamba Ndiaye, who passed away in 2014, the album...

Global Cybersecurity Forum in Riyadh tackles how technology can shape future of cyberspace

10:24 GMT+2 Guterres' address We got access to the whole address from UN Secretary-General Antonio Gueterres. Take a look: Share this article 9:55 GMT+2 How do you regulate AI in cybersecurity? John Defterios, the former emerging markets editor...

The great silence surrounding marital rape in Senegal

Women demonstrate to demand the criminalisation of rape. Screenshot from the WF1tv – Women First YouTube channel By Bowel Diop Gender-based violence, including marital rape, occurs worldwide, and often, the perpetrators are the victim's husband....

Senegalese researchers say Lake Retba returns to pink, thanks to salt-algae growth

DAKAR, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- Senegal's Lake Retba, which lost its distinctive color due to flooding in 2022, has regained its signature pink hue, a phenomenon closely linked to the proliferation of salt-loving algae, researchers at Cheikh Anta Diop...

Gates Foundation fuels Senegal’s digital transformation with $10M

Senegal’s digital transformation strategy known by the coinage “New Deal Technologique” is getting a financial boost to the tune of $10 million from the Gates Foundation. The announcement was made recently when the country’s President Bassirou...

Young Ghanaian innovators design clean energy-powered agritech for smallholder farmers

Ten young Ghanaian agritech innovators are showcasing their newly improved, efficient, and clean energy-powered agritech as part of the United Nations University (UNU) - Institute of Natural Resources in Africa (INRA) Innovate for Clean...

Defying drought across the Sahel

Water is not just about survival; it is about prosperity. In low-income countries, over half of all jobs depend on water. In Sub-Saharan Africa, that number rises to 62 percent. When rainfall drops, so does gross domestic product, highlighting...

Climate change is messing with global wind speeds, impacting planetary health

Climate change is affecting global wind patterns in multiple ways, many of which have direct implications for human health. Worsening sand and dust storms, wildfires intensified by record-setting winds, and increasingly severe hurricanes,...

South Africa-Sweden forum extended with pan-African goals

SOUTH AFRICA-SWEDEN A three-year extension of the South Africa-Sweden University Forum (SASUF) was launched on 22 September, marking the start of a new phase that aims to deepen academic partnerships, expand intra-African collaboration and...

Advancements in Forensic Science Across Africa: The Role of AI in Transforming Investigations

In the rapidly evolving landscape of forensic science, African nations such as Somalia and The Gambia are embracing technological innovations, with artificial intelligence (AI) emerging as a pivotal tool in modernizing criminal investigations. The...

Africa Food Prize: IITA celebrates Nigerian scientist’s breakthrough in cassava, yam innovation

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), a member of the CGIAR global research partnership, has honoured one of its scientists, Mercy Diebiru-Ojo, after she was named a 2025 Africa Food Prize laureate for her work on cassava and...

WHO Level 3 Milestone Positions Ethiopia to Lure Pharma Manufacturers, Expand Market: Health Minister

Addis Ababa, October 3, 2025 (ENA)— Ethiopia’s landmark achievement of attaining World Health Organization (WHO) Level 3 in medicines regulation will position the country as a hub for both local and global pharmaceutical manufacturers, Health...