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๐ธ๐ณ Child Sexual Exploitation in Senegal: Causes, Consequences, and the Role of Homophobia in Distracting from the Crisis
By Red Black and Green Media Pan African News BlogAugust 17, 2025 Introduction Senegal, a country celebrated for its rich cultural heritage and democratic stability, faces a dark and pervasive crisis: the sexual exploitation of children. From forced begging in Quranic schools (daaras) to sex trafficking in mining regions like Kรฉdougou, thousands of Senegalese children…
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๐ฑ๐ท Liberian President Boakai Advocates for Stronger U.S.-Africa Ties at Historic White House Summit
Washington, D.C. โ July 9, 2025 Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai delivered a compelling address at a White House summit hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump, joining leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, and Senegal to discuss trade, security, and democratic governance. The high-profile gathering comes amid shifting U.S. foreign aid policies, raising questions about whether…
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๐ธ๐ณ General Kandรฉ Fights Back: Former Army Chief Challenges Coup Allegations in Court
Dakar, Senegal โ Nine months after his dramatic dismissal by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, former army chief General Kandรฉ has taken legal action to clear his name. The decorated military officer is challenging statements made by a former corporal, who alleged that Kandรฉ had been involved in a plot to overthrow the government. The accusations,…
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๐ธ๐ณ Senegal Faces Potential Delay in IMF Support Due to Debt Data Concerns
Senegalโs efforts to restore financial support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) may face delays as the global lender seeks clarification on how the countryโs debt data was misreported for years. This development comes at a crucial time for the West African nation, which is navigating economic challenges while preparing for a contentious presidential election.…
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๐ธ๐ณ The 16th Africa Eco Race in Senegal comes to a close
The 16th edition of the Africa Eco Race ended in a spectacular fashion at the iconic shores of Lac Rose. After a symbolic final stage along the beach with mass starts in successive waves, competitors were greeted by an enthusiastic crowd celebrating the heroes who braved the desert. This yearโs competition delivered thrilling action, marked…
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๐ฌ๐ฒ Gambia: Global Hardwood Demand Cuts Deep Into the Gambia’s Revenue
Laws and policies against illicit logging exist, but sustainable solutions should also consider the many benefits of ecotourism. Illegal logging in Africa costs the continent up to US$17 billion annually. A high global demand for African hardwood fuels this environmental crime. By value and by volume, rosewood is the most trafficked wildlife product worldwide. Africa’s…
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ย ๐ซ๐ท ๐จ๐ฎ Frances Decline in West Africa: The Unraveling of a Colonial Grip
By Panafrican.Email News Team The winds of change blow fiercely through the Sahel and West Africa. In a move that shakes the foundations of decades-old geopolitical dynamics, Ivory Coast has joined a growing list of nations severing military ties with France. President Alassane Ouattara, in a symbolic end-of-year address, announced that French forces would withdraw…
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African Fashion Industry Sees Rapid Growth: A New Era of Global Influence
The African fashion industry is on a remarkable growth trajectory, projected to reach a staggering $70.58 billion by 2024. This expansion is fueled by an annual growth rate of 5.16% until 2028, marking a significant shift in the global fashion landscape. This surge in the African fashion sector is largely driven by the growing international…
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๐ธ๐ณ Senegal to hold snap legislative elections on Sunday
The Senegalese citizens will elect 165 members of the National Assembly for a five-year term. ๐ณ Over seven million registered voters are eligible to cast their vote, with 41 political parties, coalitions or independent entities participating in the elections. There will be 506 observers for the elections, including 446 national and 60 international. Today’s legislative…
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๐ธ๐ณ Senegal calls for justice ahead of UN climate summit
Around 50 Senegalese women activists took to the streets of Dakar to demand climate justice for developing countries. The march took place ahead of the 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29). The women marched through the historic Medina district carrying banners and signs calling for the protection of Senegal’s resources and the reduction of greenhouse…
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