UCAD geneticist wins prestigious HUGO African Prize 2026 in Athens
Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar (UCAD) has earned international recognition following the distinction of Professor Rokhaya Ndiaye Diallo, a...
Education
African Education Observatory pushes data-driven reform and resilience in Dakar
Education leaders and researchers in Senegal have renewed calls for stronger, data-driven education systems as officials and experts gathered around...
Fulbright Teacher Exchange strengthens English learning, classroom innovation in Senegal
The U.S. Embassy in Senegal has welcomed a group of American teachers to the country under the Fulbright “Teachers for...
Senegal hosts regional CBRN security workshop with U.S. support
Senegal has hosted a multinational workshop on the management of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) crises, bringing together regional...
USA Week 2026 spotlights Senegal-U.S. university partnerships
Education and academic cooperation took center stage during USA Week 2026 as Ruth Anne Stevens-Klitz, Public Affairs Counselor, led an...
American Center Dakar Amplifies Young Voices Through Speaking Arts Competition
By Mutiu Olawuyi The American Center Dakar, managed by the United States Embassy in Dakar, recently hosted a full...
Thiès students win U.S.-backed scholarship for English and leadership
A new group of young learners in Senegal is gaining access to global opportunities as the United States Embassy in...
U.S. Embassy hosts AI discussion in Dakar as Senegalese audiences explore future of technology
The U.S. Embassy in Senegal has hosted a public discussion on the growing influence of artificial intelligence, bringing students, technology...
Police bring safety education to Thiès schools ahead of Senegal’s Independence Day
Senegal’s National Police has launched the first stage of its Senegalese Police Education Project (EDUPOLSEN) in Thiès, bringing safety awareness...
Gambia moves to end costly school graduation culture
The government of The Gambia has moved to ease financial pressure on families by directing schools across the country to...
