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The WW2 ‘massacre’ dividing Senegal and France

Under the Radar A new investigation found the 1944 Thiaroye attack on ‘unarmed’ African soldiers was ‘premeditated’, and far deadlier than previously recorded

Under the Radar

The Week Unwrapped: Deserted islands, Africa's youngest leader, and showering

Podcast What's behind a row about an uninhabited rock? How did Bassirou Diomaye Faye get from a Senegalese jail to the presidency – in just two weeks? And how often should we wash?

By The Week Staff Published 7 April 24

Podcast
Senegal's Bassirou Diomaye Faye: from prison to Africa's youngest elected leader

In the Spotlight The 44-year-old has promised to shake up the establishment and enact economic reforms

By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published 27 March 24

In the Spotlight
Senegal's election postponement puts its democracy in jeopardy

Talking Points Riots broke out in the West African nation, historically one of the continent's most stable

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 6 February 24

Talking Points
World Cup group H: Colombia and Japan through, Senegal out

Speed Read Group H results and final standings

By The Week Staff Last updated 28 June 18

Speed Read
Senegal vs Ivory Coast called off after pitch invasion - pics

Speed Read Senegal vs Ivory Coast called off after pitch invasion

By The Week Staff Published 28 March 17

Speed Read

Casamance conflict: hopes for an end to Senegal's forgotten war

In Depth After three decades of largely unreported fighting, the Casamance conflict may be coming to an end

By The Week Staff Published 12 August 15

In Depth