Senegal: Beyond Restitution, Towards ‘Universal Museums’ – the Case for Sharing Heritage
[RFI] France this week passed a law to simplify the restitution of art and artefacts looted from its former colonies and now held in public collections, a move designed to speed up the response to requests from countries in Africa. Senegalese philosoph…
Senegal: The Goethe-Institut Opens its New Building in Dakar
[DW] The Goethe-Institut’s new building in Dakar champions sustainable architecture, made from the earth. Star architect Francis Kere has blended local materials with contemporary design.
Africa: All of Africa Today – April 15, 2026
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Senegal: Khaby Lame Is the World’s Most Followed Tiktoker – the Story of a Senegalese-Born Star Who Sold His Identity
[The Conversation Africa] His name is Khabane Lame, but he is known worldwide as Khaby Lame. Born in Dakar, Senegal, he is the most followed content creator on TikTok.
Senegal: Senegalese Famous TikToker Saliou Mbaye Arrested Upon Fleeing to Gambia
[The Point] Subject to an arrest warrant issued by the Keur Massar Research Brigade (BR) in connection with the “Pape Cheikh Diallo and Co.” case, the well-known TikToker Saliou Mbaye, alias “Zale,” was apprehended. The 28-year-old was arrested around …
Africa: All of Africa Today – January 29, 2025
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Senegal: Senegalese-Born TikTok Star Khaby Lame Sells Company for $900m
[Daba Finance] Khaby Lame, the world’s most-followed TikTok creator with over 160 million followers, has closed an all-stock deal valued between $900 million and $975 million with Rich Sparkle Holdings, marking one of the largest monetisation transacti…
Senegal: Herve Samb (Part 2) – What Is Jazz Sabar?
[Afropop] In Part I of the interview with Senegalese guitarist extraordinaire Hervé Samb, we discussed his various session and touring gigs. At this point in our conversation, we turned to discussing his solo recordings, but especially on somethin…
Senegal: Sex Workers in Colonial Senegal Were Policed By France – Book Explores a Racist History
[The Conversation Africa] Desiring Whiteness is an award-winning book by historian Caroline Séquin. It explores the intertwined histories of commercial sex work and racial politics in France and the French colonial empire, particularly in Senegal….
Senegal: Akon’s R106-Billion Dream City Turns Into Empty Wasteland
[Scrolla] Akon’s R106-billion futuristic city project in Senegal officially cancelled after years of no progress or development. Government confirms only empty land remains where promised hospital, schools and solar-powered buildings were supposed to…