A young Frenchman who settled in Senegal a little over a year ago decided to master the local Wolof language. Now he’s teaching it to other people on social media. Allison Fernandes has the story, narrated by Michelle Joseph.
The French ship the Plastic Odyssey is on a world tour to show how billions of tons of plastic waste is affecting the ocean. Allison Fernandes has this story from the Port of Dakar in Senegal. Salem Solomon narrates.
La Maison Rose, provides living space for the vulnerable moms, some who hail come from different countries
Nearly six months after Russia's military attack on Ukraine, ripples from the war are being felt around the world. See the war's impact from Ukraine to Africa to the Middle East on The Inside Story-Ukraine: Living with War.
Commercial bakers from eight West Africa countries are doing what they can to reduce their dependence on foreign wheat and strengthen their nations’ food security by forming a trade association. For VOA Allison Fernandes reports from Dakar, Senegal. Carol Guensburg narrates her report.
Senegal has opened an underwater museum just off the coast from its capital, Dakar. Its goal is to raise awareness of environmental problems in the bay. Allison Fernandes explains in this report narrated by Carol Guensburg. Camera - Mbaye Ndir.
Discarded tires can be an eyesore – or a resource. In Senegal, a group of business students started a company that is giving old tires a second life. Allison Lékogo Fernandes reports from Dakar. Videographer: Mbaye Ndir, Producers: Mbaye Ndir/Marcus Harton
In Senegal, overfishing has led to an environmental crisis that is having an oversized impact on small fishermen. Allison Lékogo Fernandes and Mbaye Ndir report for VOA from the Senegalese capital, Dakar. Videographer: Mbaye Ndir
The Thyliane Academy offers a training program for domestic workers, refining their cooking and cleaning skills and their professional demeanor
Participants drawn to water exercise for health, recovery from ailments and camaraderie
Some growers are trying new farming techniques to reduce the use of man-made chemicals and improve crop yields
Good-natured teasing on interfaith website leads to young Christians preparing 2,500 bags of food for needy Muslims in Dakar to break their fast
Macky Sall says he understands protesters’ frustrations, as Ousmane Sonko urges supporters to remain calm but plan for ‘larger protests’
With 3-D printing, a simple prosthetic hand can be made for as little as $50
