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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Senegal: news

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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Senegal rebel leader priest dies

Monday, January 15th 2007, 12:02
related countries: France
related places: Paris

Father Augustin Diamacoune Senghor, leader of Senegal's separatist rebels dies in a Paris hospital, aged 78.
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Motorsport: De Villiers in lead

Friday, January 12th 2007, 16:18
related countries: South Africa

South Africa's Giniel De Villiers takes the lead from Carlos Sainz in the cars section of the Dakar Rally
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Rally: Portuguese pair set pace

Saturday, January 6th 2007, 15:30
related countries: Portugal
related places: Dakar

Portugal's Carlos Sousa and Ruben Faria set the early pace in the 2007 Dakar Rally.
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Motorsport: Dakar Rally to begin

Saturday, January 6th 2007, 8:04

A record 525 teams are set to take part in the 2007 Dakar Rally which begins on Saturday.
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Dozens 'drowned' off Senegal

Tuesday, December 19th 2006, 10:18
related countries: Spain

At least 100 people are feared drowned trying to reach Spain's Canary Islands from Senegal in a boat.
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