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US-Africa summit: Trump meets leaders of Gabon, Senegal and others
In a letter released on his social media platform, Donald Trump told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney the new rate would ...
Senegal's navy intercepts 201 African migrants on deadly Atlantic route to Europe
The Senegalese navy intercepted 201 West African migrants, authorities said on Wednesday, as the Atlantic Ocean crossing ...
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Akon’s $6 Billion ‘Wakanda-Inspired’ city in Africa reportedly abandoned
Akon’s $6 billion ‘Wakanda-inspired’ city in Africa has been reportedly abandoned after years of delays and limited progress.
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Senegal scraps Akon’s $6 billion city project for $1.2 billion state-backed tourism hub
Senegal has officially cancelled R&B singer Akon’s ambitious plans to build a multibillion-dollar city along the country’s ...
Senegalese navy has intercepted 201 migrants from West Africa
DAKAR, Senegal — The Senegalese navy intercepted 201 West African migrants in the western part of the country, authorities said Wednesday, as the Atlantic Ocean crossing continues to be the most ...
Trump hosts West African leaders as the region reels from US aid cuts
The meeting follows U.S. aid cuts and the recent dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development.
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$6 billion Akon City: Senegal officially scraps project
The Akon city project was expected to be completed by 2023 but has since faced significant challenges and delays.
Trump wants to talk business with Africa in hopes of countering China. But a US summit excluded Africa’s big players
The White House hosted an “African leaders” summit of sorts this week. But only five countries from the continent of more ...
UN, Netherlands cancel LGBTQ event in Senegal after government warning
The U.N. and the Dutch foreign ministry said on Friday they had cancelled an LGBTQ-themed event in Senegal after the West African nation warned of repercussions for organisers and voiced opposition to ...
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Akon’s Planned $6 Billion Wakanda-Inspired African City Didn’t Happen, Here’s What It’s Become
The "Locked Up" rapper's dream for a futuristic Senegalese city may not become a reality.
Senegal's leader flatters Trump with comments about his golf skills
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye flattered Trump as a 'tremendous' golfer and invited him to build an African course during trade talks.
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Morocco defeats Senegal to reach Women’s AFCON quarter-finals
Morocco’s women’s national football team has advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after ...