The illegal trade of lion and leopard parts is growing in Senegal and threatening the lion's survival across West Africa.

The Layene brotherhood, while smaller than Senegal’s other Sufi orders such ... Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US ...

"The Baye Fall style is original," explains Mr Samba, whose late father was a respected Baye Fall sheikh, or marabout as religious leaders are known in Senegal. "The patchwork clothing symbolises ...

"Di Baye Fall style dey original," na so Mr Samba explain, wey im late father bin be a respected Baye Fall sheikh, or marabout as religious leaders dey known for Senegal. "Di patchwork clothing ...

During this time, due to contact with traders from North Africa, the Islamic religion became widespread in the region. The first European invasion of present-day Senegal occurred in the 15th century.

Bishop Jean-Baptiste Valter Manga of Ziguinchor, in southern Senegal's Casamance region, is working to heal the war-torn area, calling for reconciliation and peace after four decades of violence.

He said many are from his homeland of Senegal. “I cannot leave anyone ... including sending children to school and attending religious services,” the statement said. “Turning places of ...