Headlines- Iran claimed that since the war with the US and Israel started on February 28, over 3,400 people had died.
- On Saturday night, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran threatened to strike any ship that approached the Strait of Hormuz.
- India's Ministry of External Affairs called the Iranian ambassador to India to discuss the "serious incident" involving two Indian-flagged ships that were fired upon on Saturday in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran said that it is examining fresh U.S. proposals that were communicated through Pakistan's mediators, but it has not yet responded.
- Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem vowed on Saturday that his fighters would retaliate against Israeli attacks on Lebanon and stated that the current 10-day ceasefire with Israel cannot be one-sided.
Tag: Dakar
Senegalese Journalists Seek Training and Safety...
Some reporters are turning away from coverage of Senegal as it prepares for elections in February, alleging threats and violence. A positive development is that some police officers and media are training together to find a better way forward.
Senegal’s Underwater Museum Highlights Environmental Problems
A new underwater museum has opened just off the coast from Dakar,capital of Senegal. Its objective was to increase public awareness of the bay’s environmental issues
Senegalese Entrepreneur Finds Success by Recycling...
Tires that have been discarded might be an eyesore or a resource. In Senegal, a group of business students founded a company that recycles old tyres
On a Senegalese Beach, an Aqua...
It’s Not Just About Exercise, Water, Sun, And Sea Breezes When It Comes To A Seaside Aqua Fitness Routine. It Also Allows People To Recover From Injuries And Form Bonds
Saving Senegal’s Forests: Group Turns Straw...
Wood and charcoal burning account for 50% of household energy consumption in Senegal, contributing to air pollution and deforestation
Basketball Without Borders: WNBA Champions Coach...
The NBA’s Basketball Without Borders program has been scouting and training girls and boys across the African continent for 17 years. Teenage girls taking part in the program say working with women from the continent who played for WNBA teams has motivated them to stay in the game
Uber’s Expansion in West Africa Faces...
Ride-hailing application Uber, after successful launches in Ghana and Nigeria, is looking to expand in West Africa to Senegal’s capital, Dakar. But in a city full of taxis, and drivers without smartphones, the Silicon Valley company will have to overcome a lot of challenges to make a profit
Senegal Opens Museum of Black Civilizations...
After an official inauguration last month, Senegal finally opened the Museum of Black Civilizations to the general public this week