Whales die after stranding on Senegal coast:
The bodies of at least 38 whales have washed up on a Dakar beach and wildlife officials say as many as 100 swam up close to the shore.
Yoff beach, right in front of our house.
The Senegalese army has launched an offensive against rebels in the southern Casamance region, after 16 villagers had their left ears cut off.