On the cracked asphalt of Buckle Street in Banjul last night, hundreds of angry voices echoed through the capital. Candlelight flickered in doorways and...
By Lamin Sam Jaiteh
A critical look at how forms of popular music can meaningfully contribute to movements seeking social or political change.
Throughout history, music has not just entertained—it has inspired, united, and, at times, terrified those in power. From the streets of Lagos to...
Dakar, February 19, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Senegalese authorities to release news commentator Abdou Nguer, who was arrested on Wednesday for challenging a public prosecutor’s statement on the cause of a student’s death.
“Detaining a news commentator for his remarks on legal...
By Lamin Sam Jaiteh
A critical look at how forms of popular music can meaningfully contribute to movements seeking social or political change.
Throughout history, music...
By Biran Gaye
From December 26th to 28th, 2025, Ngayen Sanjal was buzzing. The annual Ngayen Weekend brought together people from all corners of the region, packing the Lower Basic School grounds for a festival that was equal parts celebration, sport, and homecoming.
Hosted by...
Senegal’s National Assembly voted on Monday, February 16, to lift the parliamentary immunity of Mouhamadou Ngom, popularly known as Farba Ngom, the deputy mayor of Agnams.
According to Senenews, 108 deputies voted in favour of lifting the immunity, while 21 voted against at the end...