Pape Sakho, Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar; Gaele Lesteven, École nationale des travaux publics de l'État; Momar Diongue, Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar, and Pascal Pochet, École nationale des travaux publics de l'État
Urban expansion in Sub-Saharan Africa and the need for daily mobility
Jollof rice (called Ceebu jën in Senegal according to the Wolof spelling). Photo Getty Images.
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Nigerians and Ghanaians have all claimed authorship of Jollof rice. But a new book points out that the “Senegality” of this dish is established by the reference to “Jolof”.
Le célèbre réalisateur Ousmane Sembène (au centre, avec sa pipe légendaire) et un groupe de figurants sur le plateau.
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Né il y a 100 ans cette année, le cinéaste le plus légendaire d'Afrique - et un romancier prolifique - reste d'actualité grâce à ses œuvres politiques magnifiquement conçues.
Famed director Ousmane Sembène (centre, with trademark pipe) and a group of extras on set.
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Born 100 years ago this year, Africa’s most legendary filmmaker - and a prolific novelist -remains relevant through his beautifully crafted political works.
Digital storytelling offers a way for water researchers to capture the nuance and emotion of people’s experiences.
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As a language of instruction, French has long held a prominent place in Senegal’s institutions and media. But Wolof, the most spoken national language, has regained its lost places.
The West African coastline is a source of livelihood for millions.
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Todd L Capson, Institut de physique du globe de Paris (IPGP) and Marie Boye, Institut de physique du globe de Paris (IPGP)
There is only a single mooring managed by French researchers that monitors the impacts of climate change on West African Canary Current.
Des électeurs sénégalais font la queue pour déposer leur bulletin de vote lors de l'élection présidentielle de 24 février 2019. Photo; EPA-EFE/NIC BOTHMA.
In some African countries, astronomical research is quite developed.
People wait in line outside their voting station in the popular neighbourhood of Ngor in Dakar on July 31, 2022.
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Le Sénégal entre en territoire inconnu car, pour la première dans son histoire contemporaine, aucune coalition n'a obtenu la majorité absolue au Parlement.
ECOWAS struggles with ensuring mobility within its region.
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