Senegalese migrants protest against racism and violence in Milan (2011)
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A crucial resource in enabling migration is having some personal link to current migrants.
Senegal developed a diplomatic tradition after gaining independence from France.
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Senegal is important for Africa because it’s a country that shifts the narrative of the continent as an “arc of instability.”
There’s not enough sustained electricity investment in Africa.
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In sub-Saharan Africa there are more people with mobile phones than access to electricity, and their data could be useful.
AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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The African Peer Review Mechanism got off to a good start, but enthusiasm soon waned.
President Muhammadu Buhari (L) and his running mate, vice president Yemi Osinbajo (R) attend a campaign rally in Akure, Nigeria on February 5, 2019.
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South Africa, Senegal, Nigeria … the story seems to be the same.
A water reservoir in the Louga region of Northern Senegal
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A combination of reasons have led to the drying of the Sahel.
Personalised medicine aims to tailor treatment according to each person’s genetic makeup.
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Gene sequences can be manipulated to prevent certain diseases and improve public health.
When the wheels of partnership turn smoothly, Africa can benefit enormously.
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It’s all too common for local scholars to be sidelined in what are supposed to be genuine research partnerships.
President Xi Jinping at the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation 2018.
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Too many African countries believe Beijing when they are told in negotiations that they must take it or leave it.
Bird’s eye view of an open sea fish farm in, Aegean, Turkey.
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Aquaculture is endangering the marine environment, threatening the livelihood of small-scale fishers and food security.
A telescope pointed at the skies above Senegal to capture the stellar occultation.
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Senegal has made great strides in astronomy and planetary sciences in recent years.
Many rural communities across Africa have dropped kerosene lighting for various electrical lights.
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A lighting revolution is underway across Africa that’s occurred largely without government or donor involvement.
Home page of the BBC News Pidgin website.
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West African pidgins are unique, showing that they have come to stay no matter what some say or feel about them.
Senegal’s World Cup coach Aliou Cissé.
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Although Senegal’s overall World Cup result was disappointing, the team showed that they have a great deal to build on for future campaigns.
France’s World Cup winner Paul Pogba was also eligible to play for Guinea.
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It’s time Africa’s top administrators tried to find out why top African players are choosing to represent European countries, so that they can work to rectify the situation.
Nigeria’s players react after the loss to Argentina in the 2018 world cup.
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A great deal of hope was placed on a few outstanding African players whose abilities did not blossom at the World Cup.
Morocco will be going home after coming last in their group in Russia.
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African governments and football associations need to do some serious recalculating for the Qatar world cup in 2022.
Morocco’s World Cup squad training in St.Petersburg, Russia.
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The football world cup offers a useful chance to consider the apparent division between North and sub-Saharan Africa.
Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah at a training session in Cairo.
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Africa has always promised a great deal in the international showcase but delivered very little at the football world cup.
Women teachers can be powerful role models for girls.
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Female teachers can act as role models who enhance girls’ motivation and learning outcomes.