Senegal star launches TV channel

Pop star Youssou N'dour officially launches his own television station in Senegal after a two-year struggle with the authorities.

Senegal star Youssou N'dour launches TV channel

Senegalese pop star Youssou N'dour has officially launched his own television station in Senegal after a two-year struggle with the authorities. The singer already owns a major private media group in Dakar, which tends to be critical of the authorities. The new channel, TFM, is officially a cultural one, after the authorities refused to grant him a licence for a general channel, correspondents ...

Senegal's Youssou N'Dour starts TV channel

World music singer and musician Youssou N'Dour has successfully launched a private TV station in his homeland of Senegal, despite initial resistance from the government.

Senegal defender Diakhate joins Lyon on loan

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Senegal's Youssou N'Dour launches TV station

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Traditional Laamb wrestling competitions entertain large crowds. read more

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Senegal says it's banning begging in the capital

Senegal's government says it is banning beggars from the streets of the capital.