Senegalese activists persevere despite setback
Beyond national elections, the Y’en a Marre political movement is changing Senegalese civic and political life for future generations.
Beyond national elections, the Y’en a Marre political movement is changing Senegalese civic and political life for future generations.
On the eve of Baaba Maal's first New York City concert in 8 years, Oumar Ba interviews him, asking about protest movements, the music business and Senegal.
The late Senegalese director Djibril Diop Mambety once said his films are not based on premeditation or planning.
Religious authorities in Senegal are organizing protests against a popular TV series. The outrage could be related to the challenges the series provokes of the "proper" place of women in society.
Ousmane Sonko is 44 years old. He finished third in Senegal's March 2019 presidential election, energizing young voters.
France no longer has an excuse to hold on to Senegal's cultural heritage. Senegal has a place for it.
Harlem rapper Sheck Wes's star rises in the shadow of Dapper Dan and Cheikh Amadou Bamba.
In 1968, France witnessed an extraordinary student uprising which changed politics. Morocco and Senegal did too, but we seldom talk about it.
Homosexuality continues to be a dangerous topic in Senegal. There, as in much of the African continent, heteronormative behavior is enforced with violence.
Two of Africa's standout talents at Russia 2018--Moussa Wague and Francis Uzoho--were shaped by a football academy in Qatar. A new book tells that story.
For a long time most football fans experienced the game via the radio, making broadcasters cult figures. Like Allou Ndiaye in 1950s Senegal.
Ndeye Debo Seck has lost interest in local club football in Senegal. It has a lot to do with how the local game is administered.
The Senegalese football jersey is a powerful symbol of nationhood and independence.
Football in Senegal is magic. That the team has qualified for their second World Cup, heightens the joy.
Wolof-centered television may be a beacon of hope for Senegal’s waning cinema culture.
Today marks ten years since Aimé Césaire's death. What would he have thought about the state of the former French colonies today?
For many young Africans, going abroad is seen as the only solution to help their parents struggling to make ends meet.
A Kenyan scientist wonders how Senegalese found ways to blend African spirituality with Islam.
The 24th edition of the New York African Film Festival put Senegal in the spotlight, featuring five short films from there.
Karl Marx can be useful to people fighting for social justice and who at the same time are deeply religious.