APTOPIX Senegal Gold Mining Mercury

In Senegal’s gold-rich Kedougou region, women and children face serious health risks from mercury exposure used in gold processing. Despite Senegal’s 2016 pledge to reduce mercury use, the toxic metal remains widespread due to cost, convenience and a lack …

‘We Want To Fight For Trophy ‘ — Flying Eagles Goalie Reacts To Win Over Senegal

Flying Eagles goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt has said the team will now go for the trophy at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. Aliyu Zubairu’s side booked a spot in the semi-final after a 3-1 penalty shootout win over holders Ismailia on Monday. The seven …

Mercury fuels gold mining in Senegal. And it's poisoning the people who use it

KEDOUGOU, Senegal — The quickest way to separate gold from rock, Sadio Camara says, is with a drop of mercury. She empties a dime-sized packet of the silvery liquid into a plastic bucket of muddy sediment outside her home in southeastern Senegal. With bare …

Mercury fuels gold mining in Senegal. And it’s poisoning the people who use it

KEDOUGOU, Senegal (AP) — The quickest way to separate gold from rock, Sadio Camara says, is with a drop of mercury. She empties a dime-sized packet of the silvery liquid into a plastic bucket of muddy sediment outside her home in southeastern Senegal. With …

Mercury fuels gold mining in Senegal. And it’s poisoning the people who use it

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles beat Senegal, soar into U-20 AFCON semi-final

The Flying Eagles have advanced to the semi-final of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), beating defending champions Senegal 3-1 on penalties. Monday’s match ended barren in normal and extra-time, pushing the match to the spotkicks, where Nigeria …

ECOWAS Court Slams Senegal Over Travel Ban On Ex-Minister, Diop

Share The Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) Community Court of Justice has found the Republic of Senegal guilty of violating the right to freedom of movement of its former minister, Mr Lat Diop. The landmark judgment, delivered in Lagos in …

Nigeria 0 Senegal 0 (3-1 after pens): Five takeaways from Flying Eagles' shootout win v Cubs

Nigeria advanced to the semifinals of the AFCON U20 tournament after defeating Senegal in a tense quarterfinal clash on Monday. Following a goalless draw in regulation time, the Flying Eagles triumphed 3-1 in the penalty shootout. The win also sealed …

Nigeria 0 Senegal 0 (3-1 after pens): Harcourt the hero as Flying Eagles qualify for U20 World Cup

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles secured a dramatic 3-1 penalty shootout victory over Senegal to reach the semifinals of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations and clinch a coveted ticket to the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. The quarterfinal clash at the Suez …

Nigeria edge Senegal in dramatic penalty shootout to reach U20 AFCON semi-finals

Nigeria booked their spot in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2025 with a nail-biting 3-1 penalty shootout victory over reigning champions Senegal, following a tense 0-0 draw after 120 minutes at the Suez Canal …