Senegal
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Islamism in Senegal
A fight for the soul of Islam
Violent Islamist fundamentalism has not yet come to Senegal, but it could – just as it has in Mali, Burkina Faso and Nigeria. A fascinating new feature film from Senegal shows how it could happen. By Aviva Freudmann
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Inaugurating West Africa's largest mosque in Dakar
Thousands of followers from the Mouride brotherhood descended on to Dakar from across Senegal for the inauguration of the Massalikul Jinaan or 'Pathways to Heaven' mosque. By Maya Hautefeuille
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Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt
Politics casts a long shadow
This evening, Algeria will play Senegal in Cairo International Stadium in the final of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Joseph Hammond takes a look at how the football championship has unfolded for Egypt and its relevance for the country, which was not originally slated to host the competition at all
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Senegalʹs "talibes" – begging for Islam
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Senegalʹs "talibes" – begging for Islam
Families across Senegal have long enrolled their children in schools called "daaras" to learn Islamic scripture and build character. The tradition of begging for food to instill humility – an integral part of this education – exposes many, however, to abuse and exploitation. By Juliette Jabkhiro
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Album review: Diali Cissokho and Kaira Baʹs "Routes"
Marrying music and culture
Diali Cissokho left his native Senegal for North Carolina years ago. Raised as a griot, one of the traditional musical story tellers and historians of West Africa, he wanted to continue playing music in his new home. It may have taken a while to find the musicians he was looking for but, writes Richard Marcus, it was worth the wait
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″Touba″ – a film documentary
Pilgrimage to Sheikh Bamba
Director Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi's documentary film "Touba" is a chronicle of the largest Sufi pilgrimage in sub-Saharan Africa. A review by Marian Brehmer