The Pentagon and the State Department are sending mixed messages about reducing America’s presence in a region bloodied by terrorist violence.
Tag: Senegal
On Tour, Pompeo Courts Africa, to Counter China
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, on his first visit to sub-Saharan Africa, promotes partnerships with American companies, but finds China’s presence pervasive.
Desert Empires: Wonders to Behold
Two hundred rare objects at the Metropolitan Museum trace the remarkable history and cultural heritage of kingdoms on the rim of the Sahara.
Left Behind by Migrant Husbands, Women Break the Rules and Go to Work
Wives are shocking their traditional West African villages by earning money and running large households while their husbands are in Europe seeking jobs.
Left Behind by Migrant Husbands, Women Break the Rules and Go to Work
Wives are shocking their traditional West African villages by earning money and running large households while their husbands are in Europe seeking jobs.
Migrant Who Rescued Man From Burning Building Earns Praise in Spain
Gorgui Lamine Sow, a street vendor from Senegal, could be granted residency in recognition of his actions.
Who Needs Canvas? In Dakar, Street Artists Express Their Visions on Sides of Homes
Street artists from around the world are coming to a working-class neighborhood in Senegal’s capital that has been transformed into an open sky museum, where dozens of wall paintings dot houses.
It’s Horses vs. Motors in Senegal. The Steeds Still Win on Many Roads.
Horse-drawn carts are a staple means of transportation in Dakar, the booming capital of Senegal. But this traditional means of getting around is under increasing threat from motorized rickshaws.
The N.B.A. Is Pushing Into Africa. Can It Compete With Soccer?
A recent infusion of interest — and cash — by the N.B.A. into the region means basketball is having a moment, particularly in Senegal.
Senegal Dispatch: In Forlorn Park, Lion Cubs Play in Traffic and Elephant Dung Is Met With Delight
At Senegal’s largest national park, poachers seem to outnumber the wildlife, and a highway runs through the middle. So rangers celebrate even small victories, like hints of a pachyderm’s presence.