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Khadre spokesperson Khalifa Kounta explained that his name refers to Serigne Babacar Sy, a former general khalife of the Tidianes. Born in Tivaouane, he says he owes the name to his grandmother, Sokha Marième Kounta, the wife of Serigne Babacar Sy.
In an analysis reported by PressAfrik, Khaly Adama Ndour examines the crisis of values in education and society. He calls for the role of social issues to be reconsidered in the age of “superintelligences”.
According to Seneweb, Mimi Touré spoke about the male and family support figures who may have contributed to her political success. The available information does not specify the context or detailed content of her remarks.
UGB and Disso will meet in the women’s Senegal Handball Cup final. In the men’s draw, Stade de Mbour will face US Rail for the trophy.
A United Nations committee is advocating comprehensive reparations for victims of the transatlantic slave trade. France is among the countries concerned by this call for reparative justice.
The new school year is set to begin on 4 September in Madagascar. According to PressAfrik, some families say they have to reduce their food spending to cover back-to-school costs.
The new school year is set to begin on 4 September in Madagascar. With only days to go, many parents are looking for ways to raise enrolment fees and buy school supplies.
Armed Forces Minister Yankoba Diémé has announced plans for a Level 2 military hospital in Bignona. He also discussed several infrastructure projects in Fogny, including the Bignona-Djibidione road and the Sindian health centre.
The Netherlands has transferred 86 tonnes of gold held in the United States and Canada to the United Kingdom. The operation, driven by “growing geopolitical instability”, combined purchase and sale transactions with the physical transport of gold.
On 1 September 2026, BBC Afrique published an article on the final day of the Premier League summer transfer window. However, the information provided does not detail the transfers, clubs or deadlines mentioned in the publication.
Wiwsport mentions a “historic event” in Brussels for Saly Sarr. Available information does not specify the nature of the event, its schedule or the terms of her participation.
Seneweb reports the arrest of a man described as a businessman during Gamou. The outlet also refers to several complaints, although the information provided does not specify their nature, number or procedural status.
The European Union has announced it will suspend meat imports from Brazil from Thursday. The measure is linked to EU rules on the use of antibiotics in livestock farming, according to published information.
The Association of Senegalese Women Jurists has sent a letter of solidarity to Malian organisations working to combat female genital mutilation. It calls for sustained mobilisation involving institutions, civil society and communities.
As the deadline for the public press aid procedure approaches, community radio stations account for the vast majority of applications received. The FADP Management Board is urging press companies to complete their files before 15 September 2026.
The 14 people charged in the Semlex case have been referred to the criminal court, according to the federal prosecutor’s office. The judicial authority said all suspects involved in the case are covered by the referral.
Deauville’s municipal authorities have been rebuked by the courts after removing a Gaza-related photograph from a festival dedicated to the values of sport. The image was due to be displayed in a public space for three months.
A family tragedy was reported in Dialakha, in the Vélingara area, following a dispute over a chicken. Available information does not specify the exact circumstances or the outcome of the case.
During a working visit to the Directorate for File Autonomy on 31 August 2026, Interior and Public Security Minister Mouhamadou Makhtar Cissé stressed operational efficiency and service quality. He also spoke with staff about their working conditions and concerns.
On the programme Sitoe, Mimi Touré spoke about the prejudice associated with certain occupations traditionally regarded as male-dominated. The available information does not specify the detailed content of her remarks or the context of the programme.
ANACIM’s bulletin forecasts generally fair weather, with some cloudy spells, until midday Tuesday. However, thunderstorms are expected in several southern regions, while temperatures could reach 40°C elsewhere.
Senegalese and German parliamentarians have strengthened their dialogue on defence and regional stability issues. MP Ibou Gueye was identified as chair of the Assembly’s Defence and Security Committee.
The Senegalese government has called for sustainable funding for marine protected areas. The call was reported by PressAfrik on August 31, 2026.
The Mawade Wade Stadium in Saint-Louis hosted the regional football championship finals this weekend. SAF and Almamy were crowned champions, according to Leral.