How Khoudia Diop Learned To Love Her Dark Skin
The Senegalese model shot to social media fame for embracing her unusually dark skin — and inspiring women to do the same.
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Anti-Trafficking Activists Share Phone Pix Of Victims They Have Rescued
Says one activist: "They tell us, 'Because of you, we are breathing free air.' "
Q&A: Ofeibea Quist-Arcton's Breakfast With Anthony Bourdain
Yes, he is intense. He has a lot of tattoos. And he absolutely loves Senegal.
In Senegal, They're Dreaming Of Europe
Many African men hope for a brighter future across the Mediterranean — and risk their lives to make the crossing. Senegal is trying to make sure they don't go.
Chad's Former President Hissène Habré Found Guilty Of War Crimes
The trial was unprecedented and the verdict is being described as a huge victory for his victims and survivors.
Why The Villages Are Losing Their Young Men
The young people say 'Beugue tekki.' I want to become someone. That's a key reason that hundreds of men from Senegal head for Europe despite the risks.
She Told Her Husband She Didn't Want Him To Leave For Europe
But he wouldn't listen. Disaster struck. And now she's one of a growing number of migrant widows in Africa.
Guantanamo's Prisoner Population Drops To 89
Two Libyan detainees were transferred to Senegal on Monday, the first Guantanamo prisoners accepted by that country. Of the 89 detainees still at Guantanamo, 35 have been cleared for release.
It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Senegalese Swing
As a teenager in Senegal, Amadou Koly Niang fell in love with jazz. Over 40 years later, he's started a jazz festival to bring the music to his countrymen — with a Senegalese twist, of course.
If You Think This Bus Has An Eye On You, You're Right
The hand-painted "cars rapides" — cheap public transportation minibuses in Senegal's cities — are soon going to zoom into the sunset.