Estonia prioritises prevention to protect young people online
Estonia is joining the European push for a safer digital environment for young people. The country is betting on prevention rather than a blanket ban on social media.
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Spiro appoints Auroasish Choudhuri to lead West and Central Africa
Spiro has appointed Auroasish Choudhuri as managing director for West and Central Africa. He will oversee the group’s mobility operations in the two regions, as the company reorganises its leadership following a $270 million fundraising round in June.
Senegalese prisons: 50 adapted commode chairs announced for prisoners with disabilities
The Forum du Justiciable has announced the installation of 50 commode chairs in Senegalese prisons that were not yet equipped with them. The organisation presents the measure as a response to its alert over the lack of adapted toilets at Rufisque Remand and Correctional Facility.
In Podor, the River Ecomuseum preserves the memory of river trade
Opened in 2018 in Mawdo Diop’s former shop, the River Ecomuseum recounts the era when Podor’s quay thrived on waterborne trade. Everyday objects, commercial goods and boat remains trace the activity that once shaped the neighbourhood.
National Assembly launches AAR programme on women, peace and security
On 1 September 2026, the National Assembly launched the AAR (“Protect”) programme, run in partnership with the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. The seminar focused on women’s place in peace, defence and security policies in Senegal.
In Bunia, 180 Senegalese gendarmes honoured by MONUSCO
MONUSCO honoured 180 members of the Senegalese SENFPU 2-18 contingent, including 39 women, on 28 August 2026 in Bunia. Deployed in Ituri since September 2025, the unit notably took part in joint patrols aimed at maintaining a security presence in the city and surrounding areas.
National Police: Mame Seydou Ndour meets Turkish ambassador on YOG and cooperation
National Police Director-General Mame Seydou Ndour met with Türkiye’s ambassador to Senegal, Dilsad Kirbasli Karaoglu, on 28 August 2026. Turkish support for preparations for the Youth Olympic Games and stronger security cooperation were at the heart of the talks.
Senegalese prisons: 50 commode chairs distributed to improve access to sanitation facilities
The Ministry of Justice has deployed 50 commode chairs in several prison facilities across Senegal. The operation, first launched in Rufisque, is intended in particular to make sanitation facilities easier to use for inmates with mobility difficulties.
Senegal weather: A calm start to September forecast
September is beginning with conditions described as calm across Senegal, according to information reported by PressAfrik, citing Anacim.
Slavery: UN raises need for financial reparations
In a press review published on September 1, 2026, France 24 reports that the UN considers financial reparations from states involved in slavery to be necessary. The information provided does not specify which UN body took this position or the arrangements being considered.
In Ndiassane, Khadriya teaching is passed on through oral tradition, writing and digital tools
Founded in 1883 by Cheikh Bou Mouhamed Kounta, Ndiassane remains a centre for passing on Khadriya teaching, according to Le Soleil. The Kounta family now highlights daaras, book publishing and digital tools to preserve this heritage.
Abdou Khadre Gaye featured on “Mame Nena” on Aramis Play
Writer Abdou Khadre Gaye is set to appear in the second episode of “Mame Nena”, broadcast on Aramis Play. According to Leral, he discusses dignity, resilience and respect for elders.
At UGB, a 15-day civic camp set to become an annual event
Gaston Berger University in Saint-Louis has concluded a civic camp focused on civic-mindedness and citizenship, attended by nearly 400 students. The institution is considering holding the initiative every year and extending it to other higher education institutions.
At UGB, more than 400 students take part in civic education holiday camp
A 15-day holiday camp for students at Gaston Berger University ended on 31 August 2026. More than 400 participants took part in activities focused on civic responsibility and citizenship, in a setting described as marked by military discipline.
Dormant accounts: Cheikh Ahmed Tidiane Ba calls for preventing confusion
Cheikh Ahmed Tidiane Ba spoke out on the issue of dormant accounts. He stressed the importance of trust in order to avoid future difficulties.
In Ziguinchor, union members call for an incinerator and renovation of Hôpital de la Paix
Health union members have made demands concerning Ziguinchor’s Hôpital de la Paix. They are calling in particular for an incinerator to be installed and for the facility to be renovated.
Kolda: Aïssatou Doumbia calls for scholarships for learners with disabilities in vocational training
Aïssatou Doumbia, president of Kolda’s committee of women with disabilities, is calling on the NGO FAWE to provide scholarships to learners with disabilities in vocational training centres.
Court clerks’ reclassification: Me Moussa Sarr reiterates aim of reaching an agreement
Justice Minister and Keeper of the Seals Me Moussa Sarr met with stakeholders involved in the statutory reclassification of court clerks on Monday, 31 August. On that occasion, he reiterated his commitment to reaching an agreement.
Kaolack: Papa Ibrahima Senghor begins grassroots tour for KIIRAAY
KIIRAAY leader Papa Ibrahima Senghor travelled to Kaolack over the weekend to meet local residents and hear their concerns. He announced that the initiative would continue as early as next weekend.
Thiès: Driver acquitted in alleged phone theft case
The Thiès District Court acquitted a driver prosecuted over the alleged theft of two mobile phones from a private residence. The court gave him the benefit of the doubt, despite reports that the devices were found in his pockets.
Kaolack: Daara-Atelier project presented to train young talibés
The Minister of Employment, Vocational and Technical Training, Idrissa Samb, presented the Daara-Atelier project to the General Khalife of Fayda Tidjania, Cheikh Mouhamadou Mahi Niass. The programme provides training in several trades for young talibés.
In Thiaroye, Thinking Africa advocates knowledge rooted in African realities
A conference held in Thiaroye as part of the IDEAS – THINKING AFRICA project opened a discussion on the continent’s futures. Lecturer-researcher Alioune Diaw notably called for inherited colonial patterns of thought to be questioned and for universities to move closer to the public.
Medical campaign held for detained minors at Hann remand and correctional facility
Minors detained at the Hann Remand and Correctional Facility benefited from a health initiative led by MONCAP SANTÉ and volunteer medical professionals. Consultations, screenings, specialised care, medicines and prevention activities were on the programme.
Gabon: ten years after the 2016 post-election crisis, France’s role remains under question
The crisis that followed Ali Bongo’s disputed re-election in 2016 remains marked by an unconfirmed human toll. Complaints concerning France’s role during that period are still under investigation in Paris.