Photo: Ricci Shryock
The UNESCO World Heritage city of Saint-Louis is perched precariously between the Atlantic Ocean and the Senegal River. And it’s on borrowed time.
Source: If there’s a war against climate change, Saint-Louis is on the front line. And losing
Photo: Xinhua
Saloum Delta region of Senegal
Source: Saloum Delta region of Senegal
Photo: National Geographic
It’s crucial to learn as much about these rare cats as fast as possible to save them from local extinction, conservationists say.
Source: Inside the race to save West Africa’s endangered lions
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Photo: Wolfgang Kaehler
Dozens of important cultural, social, and ecological places are already at risk from climate hazards.
Source: Climate Change Threatens Important African Coastal Sites
Photo: Mamadou Gomis
Senegal’s colonial heritage has been interpreted to conceive an African future, turning colonial heritage into an archive of a possible Afrotopia.
Source: Senegal is decolonising its heritage, and in the process reclaiming its future
Photo: Bas van den Heuvel
Ecosystems thrive in places where human connections with nature go back generations.
Source: What is biocultural diversity, and why does it matter?
Photo: Jean-Marie Dupart
Rannoch was photographed by Senegal-based French ornithologist Jean-Marie Dupart on January 23.
Source: Loch Arkaig nestcam Osprey sighted in Senegal – The Oban Times
Photo: Shutterstock
Source: World Wetlands Day 2022: Wetlands Action for People and Nature
Photo: TripAdvisor
Photo: In Depth News
Photo: Seyllou Diallou
Senegal’s old capital on the frontline against rising sea…
Source: Senegal’s old capital on the frontline against rising sea – France 24
Today is Independence Day in the west African nation of Senegal. To mark the occasion, here are five reasons to visit once you can…
Source: 5 things to do in Senegal
In northern Senegal, advancing waters and depleting fish stocks threaten lives, livelihoods and a city’s existence…
Source: Swallowed by the sea: Senegal’s historic slave port teeters on the edge of environmental disaster
Rangers are investigating mystery deaths at Djoudj bird sanctuary, a migratory pitstop for hundreds of bird species…
Source: More than 700 pelicans found dead in Senegal world heritage site
The curator spoke to Artnet News on the occasion of the Met’s stunning new exhibition, “Sahel: Art and Empires on the Shores of the Sahara.”
From beaches to history, visitors are falling for Senegal’s many charms. This post highlights the essential information to help you prepare for your visit.
Source: 16 things to know before travelling to Senegal – World Travel Guide
Saint-Louis, the old colonial capital of Senegal, faces a flooding threat that has already seen entire villages lost to the Atlantic…
Source: How the ‘Venice of Africa’ is losing its battle against the rising ocean
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