French forces' 1944 massacre of African World War II troops demanding pay in Senegal was "premeditated" and covered up, with ...

In its first pandemic-era edition, the Dakar Biennale, Africa’s biggest art gathering, is uneven, hectic — and full of possibility. By Siddhartha Mitter DAKAR, Senegal — Despite the rise to prominence ...

DAKAR, Senegal — Videos projected onto massive buildings, pop up art galleries and installations in an old courthouse are features of the Dakar Biennale, Africa’s largest contemporary art festival ...

A long-awaited report commissioned by Senegal into the 1944 killing of dozens of African soldiers by French forces was to be ...

A decade ago, it seemed the Dakar Rally had reached the end of the road. The 30th edition of the world's toughest and most popular rally had to be abandoned on safety grounds. Over the years the ...

Despite notable progress in several countries, Africa’s port performance remains uneven. This is the key takeaway from the ...

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), UEMOA and the government of Senegal prepare for the second joint meeting of the regional and national organising committee ...

Dakar is the world’s most demanding off-road race. And if you sell vehicles with an all-terrain marketing subtext, a Dakar win is invaluable. Occupying the first few weeks of January each year, the ...

The march music stops and the camera screens come to life as 70 small black cannons fire a shower of golden confetti high above the crowds. Tumbling through the air, the shiny plume swirls in a ...