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Senegal's gendarmerie arrested six people and seized fake foreign banknotes valued at about US$1.9 million, plus a pistol and a dagger. The post Senegal Arrests 6 Over US$1.9 Million in Fake Banknotes appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Thursday opened its hearing into Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in favour of Morocco. The hearing in Lausanne comes almost 10 months after Pape Gueye's extra-time goal gave Senegal victory over the tournament hosts following a chaotic finish to normal time. But in March, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) overturned that result, awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory, and the title.
The education ministry says the decision was driven 'primarily by the need to ensure the safety and protection' of children.
Idrissa Gueye explained: the 37-year-old Senegal midfielder has won two African titles, captained his side at the 2026 World Cup and now plays for Diriyah. The post Idrissa Gueye Explained 2026: From Everton to Saudi Club Diriyah appeared first on The Rio Times.
Torrential rainfall and flash flooding left parts of Senegal’s capital Dakar underwater on Monday with other regions of the country also affected.
A three-member panel, chaired by Frenchman Gérald Simon, will examine the case. A ruling will determine whether CAF’s decision stands or is overturned.
Patrick Vieira won his first match as Senegal’s manager. Senegal secured a 1-0 away victory against Ethiopia thanks to a goal from Ibrahim Mbaye.
After years of largely stabilising its electricity supply, Senegal is once again facing power cuts, with outages returning to Dakar in September. The blackouts are fuelling frustration among residents as the capital endures a spell of intense heat.
Healthcare in Senegal for expats in 2026: public hospitals, Dakar private clinics, real costs in CFA francs, insurance and medical evacuation. The post Healthcare in Senegal for Expats 2026 — Costs, Clinics and Insurance appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Dakar 2026 Olympic flame stays in the Dakar region until 27 September 2026, then tours 13 more Senegalese regions before the Games open on 31 October. The post Dakar 2026 Olympic Flame Spends Two Weeks in Senegal’s Capital Until 27 September appeared first on The Rio Times.
After 59 appearances for Senegal, Edouard Mendy could be saying goodbye to international football. According to Senegalese outlet Taggat, the 34-year-old goalkeeper has reportedly told incoming head coach Patrick Vieira that he intends to retire from international duty.
The Olympic flame was welcomed by music and dancing in Senegal 's capital Saturday, as a march by 100 women marked the countdown to the first Olympic sporting event held in Africa — the Youth Olympic Games.
Olympic flame arrives in Senegal for first ever Olympic event in Africa