Senegal

Smithsonian Showcases Senegalese Jewelry Which Is Rich In History

4:58am January 02, 2019

by Nurith Aizenman

Senegal's exquisite gold jewelry — and the complicated history of the women who wore it — are getting their due at an exhibit at the Smithsonian's Museum of African Art.

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F talks to her children while they visit her in prison, where she awaits her verdict on charges of infanticide.

Health & Safety

Why Infanticide Is A Problem In Senegal

4:38pm October 03, 2018

It is the second-most common reason women are in jail in Senegal.

A wrestler flexes his muscles. "He was showing me how big and powerful he is," says photographer Nico Therin, who visited the country to document its national sport.

PHOTOS: It's 'Wrestle Mania' On The Beaches Of Senegal

7:00am September 02, 2018

by Diane Cole

Kids and adults love to wrestle — especially on the sand. Photographer Nico Therin takes a closer look at the sport.

Before the World Cup began, Mousa Faye sold his "Allez Les Lions" (French for "go Lions") scarves for $1.25. Now they're going for $4.40.

PHOTOS: World Cup Brings Sunny Vibes To The Streets Of Senegal

3:33pm June 22, 2018

by Ricci Shryock

Residents of Dakar beat drums, danced and waved flags in the streets to celebrate their triumph over Poland this week. Next up: Japan on Sunday.

In 2016, NPR correspondent Ofeibea Quist-Arcton shared breakfast with Anthony Bourdain at Marché Kermel in Dakar, Senegal.

National

When Anthony Bourdain Had Breakfast With Ofeibea Quist-Arcton

9:52am June 08, 2018

by Marc Silver

The chef and television host has died at age 61. NPR's West Africa correspondent Ofeibea Quist-Arcton remembers her meal with him in the open-air market of Senegal, filmed for his TV show.

Chinese construction workers carry reinforcing rods on a building site in Algiers, Algeria.

World News

Trump's Insults Will Nudge African Nations Closer To China

4:16pm January 16, 2018

by Ismail Einashe

The danger for the U.S. is that Trump's reported slurs make China an even more enticing partner for African nations, writes British-Somali journalist Ismail Einashe.

The only radiotherapy machine in Senegal is no longer working.

Health & Safety

Facing Cancer Is Even Tougher If The Only Radiation Machine Is Broken

1:28pm July 09, 2017

by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton

That's the situation in Senegal. The government has promised to buy new machines. But one cancer specialist says there isn't enough attention given to the disease.

Marie-Victoire Carvalho Sow prepares ngalakh, a traditional Easter treat for friends and family of all faiths.

Senegal's Good Friday Dish Is A Treat For Both Christians And Muslims

7:57pm April 14, 2017

by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton

Senegal is a Muslim majority country, with a Christian minority. Christians celebrate Good Friday with a sweet porridge called ngalakh. They share it with their Muslim family and friends, too.

Children watch Senegalese soldiers on Friday in the town of Karang, Senegal, near the border with Gambia.

World News

Troops Poised To Remove Gambia's Leader Amid Last-Ditch Negotiations

10:53am January 20, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

West African troops have already crossed the border into Gambia and say they are prepared to remove Yahya Jammeh, who has refused to step down, by force to make way for the new leader.

A woman looks down an empty street Wednesday in Banjul, Gambia, hours before the end of longtime leader Yahya Jammeh's mandate.

World News

Gambia Prepares For Showdown As Foreign Troops Threaten Intervention

3:49pm January 18, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

In a few hours, longtime Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh's presidential term will expire. But he is clinging to power as troops from regional powers reportedly amass at the border.