Senegal’s colonial heritage has been interpreted to conceive an African future, turning colonial heritage into an archive of a possible Afrotopia.
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Politics and Society How Senegal decolonised diplomacy – starting with Kennedy and Senghor
Considering its decolonised diplomatic journey, Senegal has defined what it means to achieve sustainable independence in 62 years of nationhood.
Arts, Culture and Sport Afcon demands global respect, opens a new chapter for African football
Thanks to the growing appeal of African football stars and a dream final, Afcon is establishing itself on the world sporting map.
Arts, Culture and Sport Mohamed Mbougar Sarr: Senegalese novelist’s win is a landmark for African literature
He is the first writer from sub-Saharan Africa to lift the Prix Goncourt, one of the book world’s most important prizes. And his win matters.
Politics and Society Rwanda and Senegal will host Africa’s first COVID-19 vaccine plants: what’s known so far
For the first time, the drug substance, or active ingredient for a COVID-19 vaccine – in this case mRNA – will be manufactured on the continent.
Arts, Culture and Sport David Diop: his haunting account of a Senegalese soldier that won the Booker prize
The French-Senegalese author’s novel At Night All Blood is Black is a harrowing and politically profound story of a Senegalese soldier fighting for the French in the first World War.
Politics and Society Why few women in Senegal speak out about their rapists
The Senegalese culture of discretion, called “sutura”, inhibits survivors of sexual violence from publicly denouncing perpetrators.
Arts, Culture and Sport Is’xaxa: How to do it for the culture — while trying to stay alive
How a collaborative music project spanning three countries over two continents was made in the depths of a global pandemic.
Politics and Society Trade experts call for swift implementation of African Continental Free Trade Area
African trade experts have called for the swift implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to lift Africa out of an economic downturn caused by COVID-19.