News: Senegal

We have started to collect the most important news related to Senegal in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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• September 1st 2013 – April 24th 2013
• April 21st 2013 – December 19th 2012
• October 14th 2012 – June 20th 2012
• April 24th 2012 – February 27th 2012
• February 22nd 2012 – January 4th 2012
• January 3rd 2012 – August 5th 2011
• August 4th 2011 – February 19th 2011
• February 18th 2011 – April 15th 2010
• April 13th 2010 – April 20th 2009
• March 10th 2009 – July 14th 2008
• June 24th 2008 – December 9th 2007
• November 23rd 2007 – January 31st 2007
• January 15th 2007 – May 27th 2006
• May 23rd 2006 – November 27th 2005
• November 26th 2005 – November 11th 2005

Senegal: news

Senegal U-turn after hawkers riot

Friday, November 23rd 2007, 13:37
related places: Dakar

The Senegal authorities allow street vendors to remain in the capital, Dakar, after two days of riots.
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Street vendors riot in Senegal

Wednesday, November 21st 2007, 16:05
related places: Dakar

Police in Senegal's capital, Dakar, fire tear gas at hundreds of protesting street vendors.
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Senegal anger at French DNA tests

Tuesday, October 2nd 2007, 9:00
related countries: France

Senegal's leader criticises a French plan to carry out voluntary DNA testing of would-be immigrants.
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Iran pledges Senegal investment

Friday, August 3rd 2007, 16:09
related countries: Iran
related places: Dakar

Iran agrees to build an oil refinery and petrochemicals plant in Senegal, the government in Dakar says.
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New Senegal record cocaine haul

Monday, July 2nd 2007, 10:42

Senegal makes its biggest seizure of cocaine valued at $100m just days after the previous record haul.
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Deserted cocaine boat in Senegal

Friday, June 29th 2007, 15:36

An empty sailing boat with 1.2 tons of cocaine is found in Senegal - the latest seizure in West Africa.
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Wade named as Senegal poll winner

Thursday, March 1st 2007, 18:59

Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade has won re-election for a second term, poll officials say.
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Senegal poll results 'rejected'

Wednesday, February 28th 2007, 11:49

Two opponents in Senegal reject unofficial results showing President Wade heading for a second term.
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Senegal election 'free and fair'

Tuesday, February 27th 2007, 9:57

Senegal's presidential poll was free and fair, say regional observers, as counting continues.
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Senegal president 'in clear lead'

Monday, February 26th 2007, 12:22

Senegalese voters await the first official results, as President Wade's supporters claim a strong lead.
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Votes counted in Senegal election

Monday, February 26th 2007, 9:43

Votes are being counted in Senegal with partial results so far giving President Abdoulaye Wade the lead.
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Clashes ahead of Senegal poll

Thursday, February 22nd 2007, 15:02

Five people are hurt as rival supporters clash in the capital of Senegal ahead of Sunday's presidential elections.
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Unrest strands Guinea footballers

Thursday, February 15th 2007, 16:27
related countries: Guinea

Guinea's Olympic team is unable to leave Senegal because of the violence at home.
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Ex-Chad leader's trial 'delayed'

Wednesday, January 31st 2007, 9:23
related countries: Chad

Chad's ex-President Hissene Habre will not be tried for at least three years, Senegal's foreign minister says.
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