Headlines
  • On Monday at 14:00 GMT, the US military says it would start blockading Iranian ports, preventing ships from entering or leaving Iran from passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • In the southern town of Biyyada, Hezbollah claims that its men have attacked Israeli soldiers with "a swarm of attack drones."
  • US President Donald Trump's threat to block the Strait of Hormuz was deemed "ridiculous" by Iran's navy chief, Shahram Irani.
  • Any military ships approaching the Strait of Hormuz "will be considered a violation of the ceasefire and will be met with severe force," according to a statement released on Sunday by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
  • The speaker of Iran's parliament Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf ​ is leading the delegation that has arrived to Pakistan for talks with the United States.
  • Nawaf Salam, the prime minister of Lebanon, stated that he was working to ensure the withdrawal of Israeli forces and to put an end to the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
  • Viktor Orban, the longtime prime minister of Hungary, has conceded defeat to Peter Magyar in the country's legislative election.

Tag: Senegal

December 16, 2024

In Africa Long Time Dominant Parties...

In 2024, voters were busy across the globe, as over a dozen African countries had local, parliamentary, or presidential elections. In some parts of Africa, incumbents experienced severe setbacks, while some long-time dominant parties retained power.

December 19, 2023

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.

July 18, 2022

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

November 24, 2021

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

June 29, 2021

Domestic Workers of Senegal

According To The International Labor Organization, More Than 75 Million People Clean, Cook, And Provide Care In Private Homes Around The World. Their Work Is Frequently Tough, Unstructured, And Unregulated

June 9, 2021

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

May 2, 2021

Iftar for Ramadan is Provided by...

Senegal has a long history of reverence and tolerance towards people of different faiths. In recognition of this, young Christians distributed snacks to Muslims breaking their fasts one evening during Ramadan

December 7, 2020

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

November 1, 2019

Quelling Robberies and Jihadists: The Vigilance...

Senegalese border town, a committee initially designed to protect residents from robberies has taken on new a purpose in the wake of jihadist violence in neighboring Mali. In Moudery, Esha Sarai has more

January 4, 2019

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

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