Capital and largest city of Senegal, a historic port on the Cap-Vert peninsula.
Senegal has dismissed head coach Pape Bouna Thiaw and his technical staff following a World Cup last-32 exit. The federation says the move is in the best interests of Senegalese football after a disappointing campaign that saw the team go out to Belgium in the last 32 after leading 2-0. The decision follows prior reporting of changes in medical and coaching staff and comes amid controversy around Afcon 2025.
Senegal has endorsed former president Macky Sall’s candidacy for United Nations secretary-general, marking a strategic reorientation ahead of the selection process. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has instructed his government to mobilise support, signalling a new coalition-building phase for Dakar. Critics say the move risks justice for victims of past protests.
The Kiiraay-The Republican Patriots party has been formed, formalising the break between Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko. The move follows months of tensions over governance and debt, with Faye stressing ethics and transparency as he seeks to build a nationwide structure ahead of 2029 elections.
Human Rights Watch reports a June 15 airstrike in Kyrnia, Mopti region, killed civilians and damaged a cattle market. Mali’s government faces calls for impartial investigation; Africa Corps and Russia-linked forces are under scrutiny amid ongoing conflict with JNIM and other groups.
Tanzania has 222,057 tonnes of seed cotton in 2025/26 and is pushing to keep more value at home by expanding spinning, weaving and garment manufacturing. The Nyamatara Industrial Zone is under development, with land compensation already paid and infrastructure underway. Government and private sector leaders say investment is needed to unlock domestic processing and create high-value jobs.
A Fisherman’s Blues Revue brings together Mike Scott and guests like Steve Earle, reviving the Waterboys’ rootsy legacy. The show is expansive and energetic, though some moments strain in a venue that overreaches the material.
The latest deportation flights have carried Afghans, Iranians and others to the Central African Republic as part of a broader U.S. crackdown on asylum seekers. Returnees face risks and uncertain futures amid ongoing legal and diplomatic efforts.
Edgar Grospiron has stepped down as president of the Alpes 2030 organising committee amid ongoing governance turmoil. The IOC says it will continue to work with the committee to build on foundations. Lyon remains the host for the 2030 Winter Games after Nice was dropped from hosting plans.
The flame for the Youth Olympic Games has left Athens and begun a 3,600-kilometre tour of Senegal. Dignitaries and a crowd in Dakar welcomed the flame, carried by women known as lingeer, as the IOC leader calls the ceremony a proud moment for Africa.
World Athletics has awarded Nairobi the 2029 World Championships, marking Africa’s first hosting of the event. Munich will stage 2031, while London and Rome miss out. Kenya touts upgrades to Kasarani Stadium and infrastructure as a historic milestone for African sport.
The United States has continued third‑country deportations, sending dozens of asylum seekers to Equatorial Guinea under opaque deals. Rights groups accuse authorities of retaliation and abuse, while lawyers say the transfers are part of a broader immigration crackdown.
Aminata Seck, a 26-year-old Senegalese student-athlete, has been detained by ICE after arriving at Louisville's Muhammad Ali International Airport for an HBCU tournament. Her attorney says she may have missed a visa deadline due to back surgery and an ACL injury, while Seck remains in medical care and under detention, with a hospital transfer noted.
A judge has granted Aminata Seck a $2,500 bond after she was detained at Louisville’s airport. ICE has not appealed the decision, and Seck is allowed to pursue her degree and athletic commitments while awaiting removal proceedings.