By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Senenews
Jewellers in Senegal shut their shops to protest after their colleague Mamadou Khabane Guèye was killed during an attack in his shop. Their mobilisation is calling for justice and better protection for professionals, amid reports of burglaries in Guédiawaye, Diourbel and Louga, Senenews reports.
Belgian midfielder of Senegalese origin Amadou Onana prompted many reactions after a clip showed him speaking Wolof following Nicolas Jackson’s brace against Manchester City. Born and raised in Senegal, the player speaks the language fluently, Senenews reports.
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The Association of Interns and Former Interns of Senegalese Hospitals has declared a 48-hour strike after a doctor was injured by a stray bullet in Guédiawaye. The shooting occurred during clashes linked to Navétane activities, according to its president Gora Gning, cited by RFM.
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A rumour presented former Senegalese president Macky Sall as a candidate to lead the International Organisation of La Francophonie four days after he withdrew from the race for UN secretary-general. The candidacy was quickly denied, Senenews reports.
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Dakar’s departmental hygiene brigade seized a tonne of products unfit for consumption at the Gueule Tapée market, estimated to be worth 900,000 CFA francs. The operation, led by Commander Ibrahima Guèye, is part of strengthened health inspections, Senenews reports.
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Nicolas Jackson recounts Ibrahim Mbaye’s decisive assistNicolas Jackson told Sky Sports about Ibrahim Mbaye’s role in Aston Villa’s 2-1 win against Manchester City, after the young Senegalese player came on and made a decisive contribution. The striker, who scored twice, said he congratulated Mbaye on his assist at his first touch of the ball.
Citizens’ Alliance backs Barrow’s re-election in GambiaCitizens’ Alliance supports Gambian President Adama Barrow’s re-election in the 5 December 2026 election, citing progress in infrastructure, health and energy. The party will launch a national tour to mobilise voters, its leader Ismaila Ceesay announced, according to Gambiana.The week in Africa
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