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NPR (Durrie Bouscaren) - Which country makes the best jollof rice? D.C. foodies put it to a blind test

One of the most famous dishes across West Africa is Jollof Rice — fragrant rice cooked down with spices, tomatoes and meat. But which version is best? A traveling festival aims to find out.

YOUTUBE (CNN) - The school teaching girls to defy expectations

In Senegal, fewer than 20% of girls make it through high school. One elite boarding school is trying to challenge traditional expectations around women and education.

NPR (Jonathan Lambert) - Could fish be a secret ingredient for rice farmers to avoid disease and make more money?

Farmers in Senegal are welcoming fish into their rice paddies. The hope is they'll fertilize the crop, be a source of food ... and eat the snails that carry parasitic worms.

HUFFPOST - Racist Commentary About Black Players Comes Under Fresh Scrutiny At World Cup

Belgium coach Rudi Garcia's remarks about Senegal have reignited debate over the racial stereotypes still embedded in soccer commentary.

NPR (Jasmine Garsd) - It's not just Cape Verde: African soccer is having a World Cup moment

The soccer greats — Brazil, England, Spain — have been giving uneven performances out on the pitch during this World Cup. Meanwhile, team from Africa have been relentless.

YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Norway fans break out into viral 'Viking Row' during World Cup win

After their 3-2 victory over Senegal in the World Cup, Norway fans wearing red in the crowd, broke into their now-viral “Viking Row”. #worldcup #norway #vikingrow

NYTIMES (Saikou Jammeh) - France Assembled an African Dream Team. Senegal Could Not Stop Them.

Many see the rivalry between France and Senegal as a result of colonial heritage. But at the same time, European teams are more African than ever.

DAILYCALLER (Nathan Johnson) - ‘Arrogant … Ignorant’: Legendary Soccer Player Left Stunned After Fellow Analyst Hits Back At American Stars

'Ignorant people say it's arrogance'

NEWSNATIONNOW (TALES AZZONI, Associated Press) - Cape Verde's goalie Vozinha becomes an Instagram sensation

Vozinha, who only began playing professionally at 25, is one of the few players 40 or older in the tournament.

DAILYCALLER (Derek VanBuskirk) - Interviewer Asks Two Democratic Candidates Who They’re Rooting For In World Cup. Neither Say America

'What do you think will win it all?'