By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on SeneNews
Senegal international striker Pape Moussa Fall, who plays for FC Metz, has lost his father, Mouhamed Fall. The body viewing and burial are scheduled for Friday 30 October, according to SeneNews, which extends its condolences to the family.
Senegal international Ismaïl Jakobs, 27, is ending his career with the Lions to focus more on his club, family and personal life, according to APS, Africa Top Sports, SeneNews and Seneweb. In his farewell message, the Galatasaray player reflected on his journey, attachment to Senegal and shared dream with his father of representing the country.
🇸🇳 Senegal · Source: APS ·
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appointed army corps general (2S) Mbaye Cissé as Senegal’s extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador to Canada at the Council of Ministers meeting on 28 October 2026, according to Senego and SeneNews. He will be based in Ottawa and represent Senegal to the Canadian authorities, including Louise Arbour, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, according to SeneNews.
🇸🇳 Senegal · Source: Senego ·
Senegalese Prime Minister Ahmadou Alhaminou Mouhamed Lo received IFC managing director Makhtar Diop on 29 October 2026 to discuss boosting private investment and developing national businesses, according to Seneweb and Le Soleil. Talks also covered cooperation programmes and the Sunu Champions initiative, which aims to support Senegalese businesses, Seneweb reported.
🇸🇳 Senegal · Source: Seneweb ·
Sierra Leone’s U20 team lost 6-5 on penalties to Senegal after a 2-2 draw in the third-place match of the WAFU Zone A U20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in Mali. The defeat ends their campaign, according to Sierra Loaded.
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone · Source: Sierra Loaded ·
Senegal risks fuel shortages and repeated power cuts without energy fundingSenegal’s Finance Ministry says the 250 billion CFA franc Special Support Fund for the Energy Sector has exhausted its credits and that amounts owed to Senelec are approaching 320 billion CFA francs. It warns that failure to pay subsidies could disrupt fuel supplies and electricity generation, according to responses sent to MPs.
Guinea win UFOA-A U20 tournamentGuinea won the UFOA-A zone U20 tournament by beating Gambia 1-0 in the final, thanks to a goal from Aboubacar Chérif Keita in the 38th minute. The Syli national secured its first regional title and qualified for the next U20 Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled for 2027, according to Mosaiqueguinee.The week in Africa
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