Tag: Senegal
Listen to the sacred world – Listen to the world
How do the sacred sounds of the world resonate with each other? How do they fill the public space on a daily basis? From the evening chant at the al…
Unpublished photos of the founder of the Mouride brotherhood given to the Senegalese embassy in Paris
On Friday April 14, six new photos of Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba, founder of the Mouride brotherhood, were unveiled at the Senegalese embassy in Paris in front of members of his…
who is the Franco-Senegalese Ramata-Toulaye Sy, in the running for the Palme d’Or?
With her spectacular breakthrough at the Cannes Film Festival, the young Franco-Senegalese director Ramata-Toulaye Sy embodies the paradigm shift for the young generation of African directors. She achieved the feat…
The 2023 Cannes Film Festival invites “the new generation” of African directors
The presence of five African films in the official selection, including two in the running for the Palme d’Or, is the big surprise of the 2023 edition of the largest…
Sadio Mané, a fight, a symbol of latent frustration?
A fight broke out between Senegalese player Sadio Mané and Bayern teammate Leroy Sané after the game against Manchester City on Tuesday (April 11th). And if this incident confirmed the…
as the elections approach, the kings of Oussoye and Sine launch a caravan for peace
In Senegal, they are kings within the Republic: the sovereigns of Oussouye, in Casamance, and Sine, in Serer country, announced on Tuesday April 11 the launch of a “caravan for…
in Mbodiène, the inhabitants refuse the continuation of the exploitation of clay
A petition to block the renewal of the contract of Senegal Mines, the company which exploits clay in Mbodiène, south of Dakar, has collected more than 1,700 signatures. With our…
between Pablo Picasso and African art, a story of inspiration
On April 8, 1973, Pablo Picasso put down his brush for the last time. 50 years later, the Spanish painter leaves behind him an abundant work, rich in tens of…
Faada Freddy: the body as the only instrument
Outstanding vocalist, Senegalese artist Faada Freddy is one of the pioneers of African hip hop with the Dakar group Daara J. At the same time, he released his first solo…
“I remain open to dialogue”, declares Macky Sall in his traditional message to the Nation
In Senegal, it is national holiday this Tuesday, April 4, 63rd anniversary of the country’s independence. President Macky Sall spoke for a traditional message to the nation last night Monday.…