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In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the 2026-2027 school year is marked by health concerns in the east of the country, particularly in Ituri. Authorities want to introduce regular Ebola awareness sessions in schools.
The religious town of Ndiassane is holding its annual gamou this Tuesday. The official ceremony is expected to be attended by a government delegation, while talks and ziars are also planned.
Media outlet Wiwsport reports that Moussa Ndiaye is expected to join Werder Bremen on loan. Available information does not specify the duration of the deal or its other terms.
On the occasion of the International Day of the Disappeared, Senegalese families paid tribute to relatives who went missing at sea while attempting to reach Europe. They are calling for greater support from the authorities.
The freeze on onion imports was lifted on Monday, August 31. The market is reopening under a quota system, according to a circular letter cited by Ndarinfo Saint-Louis.
Uncertainty surrounding the local elections announced for next January is causing concern for Thierno Lô. The former minister is calling for the electoral process to remain in line with the Constitution and the law.
In a story post, Dieyna Baldé said her friendship with Mia Guissé had ended. The singer announced that she would speak on her platforms about what she describes as the source of the dispute.
Former FIFA Secretary General Fatma Diouf Samoura has taken over as chair of Seed Project’s board of directors. The sports and education academy based in Thiès plans to draw on her experience to strengthen its governance and expand its work for African youth.
Socialist Party First Secretary Olivier Faure has announced his candidacy in the left-wing primary ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He will notably face MEP Raphaël Glucksmann, co-president of Place publique.
According to Seneweb, Ismaïla Sarr is reportedly keen to join Liverpool. The information available does not specify whether talks between the clubs have taken place or the terms of a potential transfer.
On state television, Captain Roger Gabriel accused Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Chad, France, ECOWAS and associates of Mohamed Bazoum following the 28-29 August mutiny in Niamey. The allegations, for which no public evidence was presented, have not been echoed by Nigerien leaders.
The possibility of postponing Senegal’s territorial elections is being discussed. According to Leral, the country has already seen five postponements of this vote since 1984, while a sixth is currently under discussion.
In Madagascar, the Sakalava people are holding the “fitampoha” this week, a ritual bathing ceremony for the relics of King Toera. This annual celebration is being held for the first time in 128 years.
The Sakalava people are holding the fitampoha in Madagascar this week, a ritual bathing ceremony for royal relics. The 2026 edition marks the return of King Toera’s skull among these relics, 128 years after its absence.
According to Le Monde, the US administration plans to require research projects seeking funding to comply with “government priorities” from October. The newspaper reports that Donald Trump believes American science is marked by “woke ideology.”
Jordan Bardella raised the possibility of penalising the wearing of the veil in public spaces with a fine. However, the president of the National Rally said the measure would be put to a referendum on what he calls “Islamist ideology”, should Marine Le Pen become president.
After the victory over Mali, Ibou Badji said the memory of an AfroBasket semi-final defeat still lingered. The Senegalese player described the win as a necessity.
Malicounda Mayor Maguette Sène discussed the management of his municipality, the creation of his new coalition and several national issues in an interview with Dakaractu. A member of parliament and president of the “And Liggey Gox Yi” coalition, he also addressed relations between the executive and the National Assembly, as well as discussions with the IMF.
On a visit to Cairo, his first in ten years, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sissi called for diplomacy to take precedence in addressing regional conflicts. The meeting also resulted in an agreement on the Chinese-Egyptian industrial zone along the Suez Canal.
The college of workers’ delegates at Dakar’s Hôpital Principal is challenging a plan for the autonomous management of the Dakar International Polyclinic. The inter-union body fears staff and equipment transfers that could, it says, weaken the hospital.
Boubacar Sèye, founder and president of Horizon Sans Frontières, is calling on the Senegalese state to examine the possible existence of networks or funding behind campaigns he considers stigmatising towards foreigners. His contribution notably challenges statements made by Papa Tahirou Sarr.
The release of 82 Malian soldiers held by the Azawad Liberation Front comes amid a series of resolutions involving several captives in the Sahel. France 24 has raised the possibility of consideration linked to Tuareg commander Inkinane, a senior FLA figure.
Around 600 French troops from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) are deployed in southern Lebanon. The UN mission documents violations of international law attributed to both Israel and Hezbollah in an area where the Israeli army has controlled around 6% of the territory since spring.
Senegal Customs and the United States Customs and Border Protection discussed the rollout of the Foreign Electronic Cargo Data Exchange Program on 1 September 2026. The initiative aims to strengthen information-sharing on internationally transported goods.