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Cameroonian journalist Dorothée Temou Eboa, known as Dora Eboa, was found dead on 31 August in Médina, Dakar, according to several media outlets. Her death has revived memories of a long estrangement from her relatives, interrupted by her reappearance in Dakar in 2025.
Four people were taken before prosecutors following an investigation by the Yeumbeul Comico district police station, Senego reports. The allegations in the case include sexual harassment, criminal association and endangering the lives of others.
Proceedings opened following a report of sexual harassment have led to the detention of four men in Yeumbeul-Comico. Investigators are examining seized phones, while the reported charges remain allegations at this stage.
Four people have been detained as part of an investigation by the Yeumbeul-Comico police station, according to Senego. The inquiry concerns, among other allegations, sexual harassment, criminal association and endangering the lives of others.
Rokhaya Fall, known as “Rox” on TikTok, has been taken into custody along with Khadiatou Kébé, known as “Jessica”, and Fati Fall, nicknamed “Narou”, in a case involving allegations of insults, threats and the dissemination of personal data.
A money transfer outlet on the Deux-Voies route in the Nguinth district of Thiès was targeted in an overnight robbery. Investigations have been launched to identify those responsible and establish the circumstances of the attack.
The body of a man was found on Tuesday, 1 September, on Boucotte-Diémbéring beach, about five kilometres from the Cap Skirring fishing pier. The remains were too badly decomposed to be identified and were buried at the site on the prosecutor's instructions.
A Cameroonian woman was found dead at her home in Médina, according to SeneNews. Neighbours reportedly raised the alarm after a strong smell persisted in the building.
Seneweb reports the arrest of a man described as a businessman during Gamou. The outlet also refers to several complaints, although the information provided does not specify their nature, number or procedural status.
Leral reports that influencer Rox la Chancelière was released after being questioned by the Special Cybersecurity Division. The information provided does not specify the reason for or conditions of the hearing.
Seneweb published an article whose headline mentions two security guards being filmed at the Iba Mar Diop Stadium construction site. The information provided does not specify the content of the video or the circumstances of the scene.
Content creator known as Rox was being questioned by investigators from the Special Cybersecurity Division, SeneNews reports, citing a source close to the case. The reasons for the questioning and any facts under investigation were not specified in the information available.
A man aged about 50 was found dead on a Tata bus parked at the Djouti-bi roundabout in Rufisque. An autopsy and an investigation have been ordered to establish the exact circumstances of the death.
RFM journalist Babacar Fall received death threats following an interview with Serigne Abdou Sy on the programme “RFM Matin”. SYNPICS is calling for protective measures and an investigation.
A family tragedy was reported in Dialakha, in the Vélingara area, following a dispute over a chicken. Available information does not specify the exact circumstances or the outcome of the case.
According to Leral, 15 Senegalese migrants spent seven days at sea following an engine failure. The case has been raised in connection with efforts to combat irregular migration in Rosso.
Five individuals have been arrested in Rosso, a town near the border between Senegal and Mauritania. The case is described as involving migrant smuggling and endangering the lives of others.
Ndeye Bigué Sène, 20, was found dead in a bush area in Tivaouane, according to information reported by Senego. Her grieving family is calling for justice and has raised the possibility of a ritual sacrifice.
A Chinese national injured in an attack on a gold-panning site in Mali’s Kéniéba region has died at Dakar’s Hôpital Principal, according to information reported by Dakaractu. Other victims were evacuated to the Senegalese capital after a journey of more than 13 hours.
A headline published by Seneweb reports that, in Mbour, a husband suspects his wife of having a relationship with an unspecified person. The available information does not establish the circumstances or the outcome of the matter.