The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), the country’s premier Film Trade Association Body, has announced good news for cinema lovers on the occasion of the International Cinema Day. Opeyemi Ajayi, the chairman of the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), said in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos that cinema lovers would enjoy discounted […]
Protestors in Dakar set tyres on fire and threw stones at security forces on Wednesday night during protests over a nationwide dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed almost three months ago because of the coronavirus pandemic. The unrest in Senegal’s capital followed similar action in the holy city of Touba a night earlier, where crowds of people torched […]
The brother of Senegalese president, Macky Sall has announced he has tested positive for Coronavirus. Aliou Sarr who is the mayor of Guédiawaye is being treated at the Dalal Diamm hospital in Dakar. His wife is also reported to have also tested positive for the virus and is undergoing treatment at the same hospital. Mr […]
On the banks of the atlantic in Hann-Bel Air, Dakar, a young man waits desperately for the arrival of a canoe. Galaye Sarr, a 23 year old Fishmonger, like his colleagues and nearly all players in the Fishing industry is currently experiencing hard times owing to a decline in business. The cause? the coronavirus pandemic. […]
Jailed ex-Chadian leader Hissene Habre has been granted provisional release by prison authorities in Senegal where he is serving jail for atrocities committed during his presidency years back. Local portals including French outlet Dakaractu reported late Monday that after nearly 7 years in prison, Habré obtained the release permit which would last 60 days. His […]
Senegalese President Macky Sall has extended for 30 days the state of emergency introduced throughout the country in response to the new coronavirus, the state media reported. The state of emergency first announced by the head of state on 23 March is accompanied by a curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. (same hours GMT). […]
It is the work of RBS CREW, a collective of graffiti artists who have offered up their spray cans in the cause of public health. Black and yellow block letters spell out the message “Together against COVID-19,” referring to the disease caused by the coronavirus. “A big thank you to the caregivers,” reads another message […]
Senegal has become the second country in sub-Saharan Africa to record a coronavirus case, multiple news outlets including the privately-owned Dakaractu website have reported. The reports said the victim in question was a French national who entered the country aboard an Air Senegal flight on February 29. Nigeria is the other African country with a […]
Thirteen national team boxers, nicknamed The Bombers, are in the race to qualify for the Olympic Games due later this year in Tokyo, Japan. The team, comprising eight men and five women, flew out to Dakar, Senegal on Sunday, February 16 ahead of the African Olympic qualifier, which punches off today, February 20. Before departure, […]
Senegal advance to the quarter-final of the U20 FIFA World Cup in Poland after a 2-1 over Flying Eagles of Nigeria on Monday night at Lodz Stadium. The encounter saw Senegal take the kick-off and in the 10th minute, Tijani came close to netting the opener after winning a header in the penalty box, but […]