It's a taboo topic and an age-old practice across several countries and religious traditions in Africa, the Middle East and ...

Serigne Mbaye, chef of the James Beard award-winning "Dakar NOLA," showcases a unique blend of Senegalese and New Orleans ...

Senegal President Bassirou Diyomaye Faye has set up a government agency to rename Senegalese street names, a sign of the ...

In Senegal, streets named after French colonial figures are being changed to names of prominent people from Senegal. The move comes as the West African country is rethinking its ties with France and ...

New project set to rename public spaces bearing names of colonial officers as Dakar distances itself from France.

Dakar's architectural heritage is at risk as historic structures like the Sandaga market are demolished for modern ...

Prayers and melodic chants reverberated across Dakar’s Yoff neighborhood as thousands of followers from the Layene brotherhood commemorated the first public appearance of their founder Seydina Limamou ...

The pair have also written a book detailing the urban history of Dakar, which has long been an artistic and intellectual hub. "We refuse to see Senegal as a blank page where everything has to be ...

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Bodies are lying on the streets. Medical staff in overwhelmed hospitals are treating hundreds of wounded civilians against the backdrop of gunfire and explosions.

Learn more about some of the many monuments in Ottawa–Gatineau. You'll see traditional commemorations and perhaps a few surprises from the world of contemporary art. Take a walking tour and get a ...

The Dakar Rally has a storied history and true to form, the 2025 Dakar surprised us with a bit of a shakeup from years past. Stéphane Peterhansel was a no-show for the first time in 36 years.