In Madagascar, families cut food spending ahead of the new school year
The new school year is set to begin on 4 September in Madagascar. With only days to go, many parents are looking for ways to raise enrolment fees and buy school supplies.
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Bignona named as pilot site for Level 2 military hospital
Armed Forces Minister Yankoba Diémé has announced plans for a Level 2 military hospital in Bignona. He also discussed several infrastructure projects in Fogny, including the Bignona-Djibidione road and the Sindian health centre.
AJS expresses solidarity with Malian organisations mobilised against FGM
The Association of Senegalese Women Jurists has sent a letter of solidarity to Malian organisations working to combat female genital mutilation. It calls for sustained mobilisation involving institutions, civil society and communities.
FADP: 96 applications filed by community radio stations, none by print media
As the deadline for the public press aid procedure approaches, community radio stations account for the vast majority of applications received. The FADP Management Board is urging press companies to complete their files before 15 September 2026.
Semlex case: 14 defendants referred to criminal court
The 14 people charged in the Semlex case have been referred to the criminal court, according to the federal prosecutor’s office. The judicial authority said all suspects involved in the case are covered by the referral.
Deauville: Court Rebukes Town Hall Over Removal of Gaza Photograph
Deauville’s municipal authorities have been rebuked by the courts after removing a Gaza-related photograph from a festival dedicated to the values of sport. The image was due to be displayed in a public space for three months.
Vélingara: Dispute Over a Chicken Ends in Family Tragedy in Dialakha
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.
Makhtar Cissé calls for greater efficiency at the Directorate for File Autonomy
During a working visit to the Directorate for File Autonomy on 31 August 2026, Interior and Public Security Minister Mouhamadou Makhtar Cissé stressed operational efficiency and service quality. He also spoke with staff about their working conditions and concerns.
Mimi Touré addresses prejudice surrounding ‘men’s jobs’ on Sitoe
On the programme Sitoe, Mimi Touré spoke about the prejudice associated with certain occupations traditionally regarded as male-dominated. The available information does not specify the detailed content of her remarks or the context of the programme.
Weather: Widespread Heat and Thunderstorm Risk in the South
ANACIM’s bulletin forecasts generally fair weather, with some cloudy spells, until midday Tuesday. However, thunderstorms are expected in several southern regions, while temperatures could reach 40°C elsewhere.
Senegal-Germany: Parliamentarians discuss defence and regional stability
Senegalese and German parliamentarians have strengthened their dialogue on defence and regional stability issues. MP Ibou Gueye was identified as chair of the Assembly’s Defence and Security Committee.
Marine Protected Areas: Senegal Calls for Sustainable Funding
The Senegalese government has called for sustainable funding for marine protected areas. The call was reported by PressAfrik on August 31, 2026.
Saint-Louis: SAF and Almamy win regional football championship finals
The Mawade Wade Stadium in Saint-Louis hosted the regional football championship finals this weekend. SAF and Almamy were crowned champions, according to Leral.
Jean-François Leroy, founder of Visa pour l’image, has died
Jean-François Leroy, who founded the international photojournalism festival Visa pour l’image, died of cancer on Monday morning. His death comes during the event’s 38th edition.
Bignona: Town Hall supports ASCs competing in the 2026 departmental stages
The municipality of Bignona has provided an in-kind grant to ASCs qualified for the 2026 departmental stages. The assistance is intended to ease expenses related to team gatherings.
Senegal-Mauritania: Roadmap for a Future Cross-Border Marine Area
Senegal and Mauritania devoted an inter-state workshop in Dakar on 27 and 28 August to the Cross-Border Marine Conservation Area project. The work resulted in a one-year roadmap and envisages a joint technical committee.
Basketball: Desagana Diop highlights his group’s cohesion
Desagana Diop stressed the solidarity among the players in his group. He described a particularly connected team whose members support one another.
In Podor, Cheikhou Oumar Bâ focuses on delivering public projects
During a tour of the Podor department, the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Livestock stopped in Galoya. He discussed local priorities, including agriculture, livestock farming, social cohesion and progress on public projects.
In Columbus, 19-year-old Senegalese man charged after fatal shooting
A 19-year-old Senegalese man has been charged in connection with a fatal shooting in Columbus, according to information reported by Seneweb. The available source provides no further details on the incident or proceedings.
Soda Mama Fall guest on the first episode of “Mame Nena”
Traditional singer Soda Mama Fall takes part in the first edition of “Mame Nena”, a programme launched by Arami. The episode notably explores marriages within the family among earlier generations.
Gabon: Ten years after the 2016 post-election crisis, victims demand truth and justice
Ten years after the violence that followed the disputed announcement of Ali Bongo’s re-election in 2016, the true toll of the events remains unknown. Since the change of regime in 2023, victims have spoken out more freely, but their demands for truth and justice have received little consideration.
In Saldé, Cheikh Tidiane Gadio criticises political predictions for 2029
At the installation ceremony of the village chief of Saldé, Cheikh Tidiane Gadio spoke out against political projections he considers premature ahead of 2029. The former foreign minister expressed this position during the ceremony.
Ceuta: Pedro Sánchez accuses Russia and Israel of spreading false information
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said that Russia and Israel had spread and amplified false information about the mass arrival of migrants in Ceuta the previous month. The accusation concerns the Spanish enclave in North Africa.
Central African Republic: Closure of Zamboï Gold Site Hits Local Economy
Following the deadly collapse on 18 August in Zamboï, in Nana-Mambéré, authorities have kept the gold mining site closed. The suspension is directly affecting the economy of this town on the Cameroonian border.