The electric buzz inside Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok was palpable, as fans from every corner of the world filled the arena for a momentous battle. At the center of the excitement was Reug Reug, the towering Senegalese powerhouse, standing face-to-face with Anatoly “Sladkiy” Malykhin, the reigning three-division MMA champion. On the line? The ONE Heavyweight […]

In the annals of Senegambian music, one name resonates with power and purpose: Musa Afia Ngum born in 1953 at Fatoto, a village in the country’s upper river region of Gambia, Ngum became one of the most iconic figures in West African music, influencing generations of musicians in both Gambia and Senegal. He married Sonha […]

In Senegal’s political arena, the emergence of Anta Babacar Ngom, the country’s sole female presidential candidate, symbolizes more than just a bid for leadership. It signifies a pivotal moment in the ongoing struggle for gender equality in this West African nation. While Ngom’s chances of clinching victory in Sunday’s election may appear slim, her candidacy […]

In a recent turn of events, Senegal, the vibrant West African nation, witnessed a historic presidential election on March 24, 2024. The election, marked by its diversity of candidates and unexpected outcomes, has stirred both national and international intrigue. Among the contenders were six individuals vying for Senegal’s highest office, including one female and five […]

The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) has progressed to the intense Round of 16 stage, and it’s been marked by unexpected outcomes and coaching overhauls. Traditionally strong teams such as Ghana, Algeria, and Tunisia have shockingly bowed out, prompting swift decisions to part ways with their respective coaches. Ghana, despite narrowly making it through to […]

Senegal’s prominent opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, encountered significant setbacks in his pursuit of contesting the presidency as the top court upheld his defamation conviction, and the Constitutional Council rejected his incomplete application to be a presidential candidate. The rejection of Sonko’s candidacy was based on its incomplete nature, and his lawyer, Cledor Ly, highlighted a […]

The people of the Gambia and Senegal have witnessed a very tragic weekend as they mourn the death of two highly respected persons. On Saturday, the demise of the Inspector General of the Gambia Police Force was announced. Many were saddened by the sudden died of Alhagie Mamour Jobe who happen to be ill briefly […]

The leader of the Pastef party Ousmane Sonko– who is faced with rape allegations appeared in court on Monday which led to his release. But the question that might come to one’s mind is can Ousmane Sonko’s pay for the lost and damages. Violence and Vandalisation became the main headlines emerging from the West African […]

The former French colony–Senegal has received backlashes since the arrest of the country’s top opposition leader–Ousmane Sonko. The arrest which took place on Wednesday in the streets of Dakar came ahead of Sonko’s appearance before a court for rape allegations. Before the arrest, hundreds of Sonko’s supporters gathered near his home to follow him to […]