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Dakar · DakarSenegalese music legend Youssou N’Dour has postponed the release of his highly anticipated album Éclairer le Monde (Light the World) following the passing of his long-time bandmate, guitarist Jimi Mbaye on 12 February.
Originally set for release on 21 February, the album will now be available on 4 April as a mark of respect for the late musician.
In a statement, N’Dour’s team confirmed the decision, saying: “Due to the recent death of Youssou N’…See the Story
Youssou N’Dour postpones album release after bandmate Jimi Mbaye’s passing
IMF · DakarPremier Ousmane Sonko announced, on Friday, in front of the deputies, the forthcoming arrival of IMF and World Bank missions in Senegal in the wake of the publication of the Court of Auditors' report on the state of public finances from 2019 to March 2024. "I don't want to say things that [...]See the Story
IMF and BM missions expected in Dakar, according to Prime Minister
Dakar · DakarMP Abdou Karim Sall expressed his discontent at the Prime Minister's conduct at a recent meeting in the National Assembly. In his opinion, the questions posed by the opposition, although delicate, are essential to the proper functioning of a democracy. However, he regretted that the Prime Minister had reacted with a lack of [...]See the Story
MP Abdou Karim Sall denounces PM's conduct in the National Assembly
Dakar · Dakar(wiwsport) - This Friday marked the beginning of the seventh and final day of the going phase of the National 1 Masculin. The Customs, the ASFA and the DUC each won their matches, concluding the phase go in a positive way. The AS Customs team recorded its sixth victory of the season by beating Yoffois. With [...] This article was originally published on wiwsport: site n°1 of the sports news of Senegal (wiwsport.com). Source article: N1 Masculin …See the Story
N1 Male – J7: L的AS Customs closes the go phase on a good note, the ASFA holds its third success, DUC recovers
Dakar · DakarThe case of Ilja Mazánek, a Czech manager of Transcon who has been imprisoned in Senegal for three months, could see a turnaround. Minister of Transport Martin Kupka (ODS) said after his visit to the African country that the local authorities would soon release the man. The company, which was supposed to reconstruct five airports in Senegal, was promised that...See the Story
Czech manager detained in Senegal has a chance. He will be free soon, the company believes after Minister Kupka's visit to Dakar
Olympics · DakarThe International Olympic Committee has awarded sailing two events in the sport program for the Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games, to be held in Senegal on October 31-November 13. The program will have Men’s and Women’s Windsurfing, each with 24 entrants aged 14-16 years old at the time of the competition. World Sailing is now inviting World Sailing Classes, non-foiling windsurfing equipment manufacturers, or suppliers to provide equipment a…See the Story
Windsurfing featured at Youth Olympics
Dakar · Dakar"The African Jazz on the international scene: a visibility to be redefined?" was one of the main themes of the conferences of the first day of the Dakar Music Expo 2025. From left to right: Dudu Sarr initiator of the DMX, Steve Nuisier of the Gwadloup Groove association, Götz Bühler of Jazzahead, Hugues Kieffer of Marseille Jazz of the Five Continents and Dick Mawuto of Togoville Jazz Festival The 2025 edition of the DMX, dedicated to Jazz, coul…See the Story
African Jazz on the international scene, in debate at DMX • Information Africa Kirinapost
Rugby · Dakar(wiwsport) - Ten women leaders have been nominated as members of the "CRCF-GT-Durability" working group of the Women's Rugby Advisory Committee (CFCC). Ndeye Khoudia Top, match commissioner, will therefore take part in this initiative aimed at strengthening the economic, environmental and social impact of women's rugby, both in Africa and internationally. "It is a pleasure to be chosen [...] This article was originally published on wiwsport: sit…See the Story
