AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPilgrimage Travel Watch: Sheikh Mahi Cissé urged Senegalese authorities to help pilgrims from abroad travel smoothly for the International Gamou of Medina Baye, kicking off Mawlid activities for 25 August. Heritage & Tourism: Saint-Louis came alive with the traditional pirogue regatta in Guet-Ndar, drawing crowds to the Senegal River and Faidherbe Bridge for races, chants, drumming and community pride. Sports & Senegal Spotlight: Senegal’s Édouard Mendy is back fit for Al-Ahli after a knee sprain, returning to contention as the club starts the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup. Local Culture Abroad: Senegalese kora player Senny Camara will perform in Edinburgh (21 August) as part of the Aga Khan Music Programme, highlighting women keeping West African traditions alive. Travel Policy (Regional Planning): A guide explains how recent visa easing in Ghana and Togo is making West Africa trips easier to plan—useful for travelers pairing Dakar with Accra and Lomé. Sports Travel (Beach Volleyball): Sierra Leone won the U18 men’s beach volleyball title in Saly, Senegal, beating Ghana 2-0—another reason the Senegal coast keeps hosting youth tournaments.
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