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Minors detained at the Hann Remand and Correctional Facility benefited from a health initiative led by MONCAP SANTÉ and volunteer medical professionals. Consultations, screenings, specialised care, medicines and prevention activities were on the programme.
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.
Filipe Luis has not ruled out developments in Lamine Camara’s situation before the transfer window closes. He believes the circumstances could still change by then.
The crisis that followed Ali Bongo’s disputed re-election in 2016 remains marked by an unconfirmed human toll. Complaints concerning France’s role during that period are still under investigation in Paris.
The Local Development Committee for the Oasis, Port, Ancar, Solution and Air France housing estates, as well as the village of Darou Thioubou, has reported access problems and flood risks during the rainy season. It is calling for urgent action to restore water drainage.
A political controversy has been reported in Casamance involving MP Bakary Diédhiou and Yancoba Diémé. According to PressAfrik, the parliamentarian responded firmly to remarks or a position taken by Yancoba Diémé.
Since his death on 28 August 2020, Alioune Badara Cissé has been associated, in a commemorative text, with a political practice based on listening and dialogue. A lawyer, diplomat, former minister and former Mediator of the Republic, he held several positions in the service of the state.
The United States has carried out new strikes in Iran, the first in a month according to reports by Le Monde and Yahoo Actualités. The US military command for the Middle East said it targeted two Iranian launchers on Larak Island.
Manchester United claimed their first win of the season by beating Ipswich Town 5-2. Bruno Fernandes, the Red Devils captain, scored a hat-trick and provided an assist.
The evening is expected to remain calm in Dakar and across the rest of Senegal. No widespread thunderstorms are forecast overnight into the morning of Monday, August 31, 2026.
Socialist Party First Secretary Olivier Faure has announced his candidacy in the left-wing primary ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He will notably face MEP Raphaël Glucksmann, co-president of Place publique.
Three former leaders of the Patriotic Youth of Senegal (JPS) in Keur Massar have announced their resignation from PASTEF. They say they intend to continue their political engagement within the political momentum led by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, with one of them joining KIRAAY – Les Patriotes Républicains.
Asked about the possibility of dissolving the National Assembly, Amadou Ba, presented as a member of PASTEF, said the decision was the president’s to make. The source provides no further details on the context or on any decision currently under consideration.
Abib Diop, director-general of the SAR and coordinator of Kiiraay-Touba, hailed the mobilisation of women from the movement in the Mouride city. He sees it as clear support for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and for Kiiraay’s local momentum.
Cheikh Niang, Minister of African Integration, Foreign Affairs and Senegalese Abroad, represented Senegal in Luanda at an extraordinary African Union session on conflict prevention and resolution. African leaders are examining texts aimed at strengthening the continent’s peace and security architecture.
SYNPICS has condemned the death threats reported by RFM journalist Babacar Fall following a programme featuring Abdou Sy. The union is calling on the authorities to ensure his safety and identify those responsible.
According to Seneweb, Ismaïla Sarr is reportedly keen to join Liverpool. The information available does not specify whether talks between the clubs have taken place or the terms of a potential transfer.
Michel Platini is said to have named a Paris Saint-Germain star as his favourite for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, according to an article flagged by Seneweb. The information provided does not specify the player’s identity or the reasons for the choice.
Senegal defeated Mali 97-71 in the African qualifiers for the 2027 Basketball World Cup. The victory at the Dakar Arena sees Senegal regain first place in Group F.
Mali and Algeria have begun moving closer after fifteen months of diplomatic crisis. The return of ambassadors, the reopening of airspace and Malian Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga’s visit to Algiers signal a thaw, despite persistent disputes.
US forces targeted Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, according to France 24. The operation marks a resumption of US military action after several weeks.
In a contribution published by SeneNews, Kalidou Bâ describes Moody’s Ratings’ downgrade of Senegal’s sovereign rating to Caa2, with a negative outlook, as concerning. He calls for greater institutional stability, fiscal discipline and productive investment.
Real Madrid beat Malaga 4-0 in La Liga to claim their third league victory. Jude Bellingham set them on their way, while Kylian Mbappé scored again.
An official from the Nouvelle Responsabilité platform in the commune of Ngogom has raised concerns over the lack of major development projects and land-use planning. The position is attributed to Mbaye Diouf.