Momar Dieng is an investigative journalist and editor based in Dakar, Senegal, working on politics, economy, and governance. A member of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) and the Norbert Zongo Cell for Investigative Journalism in West Africa (CENOZO), he is director of publication at impact.sn.

June 12, 2026

• Momar Dieng

Senegal Is in the World Cup but Hardly Made Welcome

One of Africa’s top teams, Senegal has good reason to look forward to the World Cup. But the US government has put up major barriers to its fans and journalists visiting the country, in a policy of deep discrimination against Senegalese citizens.