Widely known as the "Pink Lake," Retba is a magnet for tourists, lying 40 kilometers (25 miles) northeast of the capital Dakar. Separated from the Atlantic by a narrow dune, the shallow lake is so ...

They also tend to have high nutritional value for many. A fig is a soft fruit with a thin skin that can be either green or purple. The flesh of a fig is typically red, and the entirety of the ...

The waters of Senegal's Lake Retba are back to their famous pink hues three years after floods washed away their rosy tinge -- and businessfolk and tourists are thrilled. Originally published on ...

Choosing fruits that are low in carbohydrates is helpful for people following low-sugar diets or the ketogenic (keto) diet. Fruit has naturally occurring sugars that add to daily carb intake, but they ...

From classic dishes like shrimp Creole and jambalaya to contemporary restaurants like Dakar and Acamaya, the city celebrates food year-round with festivals dedicated to gumbo, beignets ...

By approving the Participation Principles for the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Dakar 2026, the IOC EB reinforced the event’s commitment to universality, gender equality and strong African representation.