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Live updates and preview for the Africa Cup of Nations semifinal between Senegal and Egypt in Tangier, with lineup notes, injuries (Koulibaly) and stars Salah and Mane; beIN Sports USA coverage, and a prediction that Egypt edges Senegal 2-1.
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah faces Sadio Mane's Senegal in the Afcon 2025 semi-final in Tangier, as Salah chases his first continental title to cap a storied career and Mane anchors a deep Senegal side. The clash rekinds a high-profile rivalry after Mane’s Senegal beat Egypt in the 2021 final and amid ongoing shootout drama in past meetings, with Salah in good form in Morocco and Egypt hoping to end their long trophy drought.
Morocco defeated Cameroon 2-0 to reach the AFCON 2025 semi-finals, with goals from Brahim Díaz and Ismail Saibari, ending a long-standing losing streak against Cameroon. Senegal also advanced after a 1-0 win over Mali, with Iliman Ndiaye scoring his first goal at the tournament. Both matches showcased strong performances from the winning teams, setting up semi-final clashes against other top African nations.
Ukraine is suspected of attacking a Russian-linked oil tanker off Senegal, part of a broader campaign targeting vessels associated with Russia's covert oil exports, raising concerns about the extension of the Ukraine conflict into Africa and the risks of maritime operations.
A Russian oil tanker, the Mersin, was hit by four explosions off Senegal, marking the third recent incident involving Russian fuel tankers defying Western sanctions. The ship was stabilized and crew safe, with no environmental pollution reported. Similar attacks on Russian vessels in the Black Sea involved upgraded naval drones, indicating targeted sabotage. These events highlight ongoing tensions and covert operations against Russian maritime assets.
A Russian-linked oil tanker, Mersin, suffered three explosions near Dakar, Senegal, marking the third such incident involving vessels connected to Russia in recent days, with suspected involvement by Ukraine's security service; the vessel remains stable, and investigations are ongoing.
Senegal has experienced its first major outbreak of Rift Valley Fever, with 17 deaths and 119 cases, mainly in livestock regions, raising concerns about further spread and highlighting the importance of vaccination and mosquito control to prevent human and animal infections.
Militant groups in Mali have set fire to trucks and imposed a blockade on key trade routes near Kayes, threatening regional trade and Mali's economy, with concerns of an escalation in the jihadist insurgency and potential expansion into neighboring countries.
Senegal has joined the NASA-led Artemis Accords, becoming the 56th member, marking a significant step in its space diplomacy and development, and aligning with international standards for peaceful space exploration. This move highlights Africa's increasing engagement in global space governance and Senegal's ambition to build its own space capabilities.
Senegal has signed the Artemis Accords during a NASA-hosted ceremony, becoming the 56th signatory, which emphasizes responsible and peaceful space exploration and strengthens international cooperation in space activities.
NASA is hosting a signing ceremony for Senegal to join the Artemis Accords, but questions arise about the actual management structure at NASA, as the event's senior host is NASA's chief of staff rather than the acting administrator or other high-ranking officials, suggesting possible shifts or ambiguities in NASA's leadership hierarchy.
During a meeting with Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Donald Trump engaged in a bizarre exchange involving compliments, a sales pitch for a golf course in Senegal, and off-script remarks about Faye's appearance, which sparked online criticism and raised concerns about diplomatic decorum.
The Senegal women's basketball team had to cancel their U.S. training plans for the upcoming AfroBasket tournament after several players and officials were denied visas, with the team now training in Dakar instead. The visa refusals occurred despite Senegal not being on the U.S. travel ban list, and the reasons remain unclear. The team, a strong contender in African basketball, was set to prepare in the U.S. from June 22 to July 3.
Senegalese women's basketball team members had their US visas denied, leading to the cancellation of their training in the US, amid ongoing US travel restrictions under Trump's administration, which also impact international sporting events like the 2026 World Cup.
The Senegalese women's basketball team had their US training camp canceled after visa refusals for some players and officials, amid broader US travel restrictions targeting African countries, raising concerns about diplomatic and sporting impacts.