Fatou Diome is a French-Senegalese writer known for her best-selling novel The Belly of the Atlantic, which was published in 2001. Her work explores immigrant life in France, and the relationship between France and Africa. Fatou Diome lives in Strasbourg, France.
Fatou Ndiaye Sow was a Senegalese poet, teacher and children's writer. Many of her books were about children's rights and were published with the support of UNICEF and the Senegalese government. In 1989, she participated in the 5th PEN International Congress.
Ousmane is a given name or surname common in West Africa. It is derived from the Arabic name Uthman through Osman. People named Ousmane include:
The Senegal women's national basketball team is the national basketball team representing Senegal at world and continental basketball competitions for women. It is administered by the Fédération Sénégalaise de Basket-Ball.
Aya Traoré is a Senegalese female basketball forward and in 2011 captain of Senegalese women's national basketball team.
Titi, also known by her real name Ndeye Fatou Tine, is a singer from Senegal. Her name of Titi comes from a nickname given to her as a child by her uncle. She started her career as a dancer but was inspired by Youssou N'Dour and moved on to becoming a singer. As a dancer she performed with Papa Ndiaye Thiou and also appeared in music videos of Senegalese stars such as El Hadji Faye and Pape Djiby Ba.
Women in Senegal have a traditional social status as shaped by local custom and religion. According to 2005 survey, the female genital mutilation prevalence rate stands at 28% of all women in Senegal aged between 15 and 49.
Gorgui Sy Dieng is a Senegalese former professional basketball player currently working as a basketball operations representative with the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Louisville Cardinals.
Fatou Dieng may refer to:
Fatou Kiné Camara is a Senegalese lawyer and women's rights campaigner. The daughter of a magistrate and government minister, Camara has a doctorate in law and works as a lecturer and researcher. She has supported campaigns for reform in many areas of the law and is particularly involved in attempting to increase the availability of abortions and free legal advice.
Seny Timothy Dieng is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL Championship club Middlesbrough. Born in Switzerland, Dieng represents the Senegal national team.
Ndeye Khadidiatou Dieng is a Senegalese basketball player for DUC Dakar and the Senegalese national team.
Amar Sylla is a Senegalese professional basketball player who plays for Real Betis of the Liga ACB. He also plays for the Senegalese national under-18 team.
Fatou Babou Diagne is a Senegalese basketball player for the Purdue Boilermakers and the Senegalese national team.
Cheikh Bamba "C.B." Diallo is a Senegalese basketball player for AS Loon plage Basket and the Senegal national team. Standing at 1.91 m, he mainly plays as shooting guard.
