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.

World news related to Senegal – overview

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• July 24th 2014 – October 12th 2013
• September 9th 2013 – May 7th 2013
• April 24th 2013 – January 4th 2013
• December 19th 2012 – July 5th 2012
• June 20th 2012 – February 27th 2012
• February 27th 2012 – January 12th 2012
• January 4th 2012 – August 12th 2011
• August 5th 2011 – March 23rd 2011
• February 19th 2011 – June 9th 2010
• April 15th 2010 – May 4th 2009
• April 20th 2009 – July 24th 2008
• July 14th 2008 – December 29th 2007
• December 9th 2007 – February 15th 2007
• January 31st 2007 – June 1st 2006
• May 27th 2006 – December 23rd 2005
• November 27th 2005 – November 11th 2005

Senegal: news

Senegal MPs pass Habre trial law

Wednesday, December 19th 2012, 18:44
related countries: Chad

Senegalese MPs pass a law that will allow a special tribunal to be created to try Chad's ex-leader Hissene Habre, accused of killing and torturing opponents.
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Senegal 'will accept punishment'

Sunday, October 14th 2012, 18:48

Manager Ferdinand Coly says Senegal will accept their punishment after a riot ended their game against Ivory Coast.
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VIDEO: Riot stops Senegal-Ivory Coast match

Sunday, October 14th 2012, 7:50
related places: Dakar

An Africa Cup of Nations football match between Senegal and Ivory Coast has been abandoned after fans rioted at a stadium in Dakar.
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Riot stops Senegal football match

Saturday, October 13th 2012, 23:51
related places: Dakar

A crucial Africa Cup of Nations football match between Senegal and Ivory Coast is abandoned after fans rioted at a stadium in Dakar.
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New Gambia opposition in Senegal

Friday, September 14th 2012, 13:33
related countries: The Gambia

A new Gambian political grouping intends to create a government in exile in Senegal within the next few days to challenge President Yahya Jammeh, its leader tells the BBC.
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Senegal floods uncover artefacts

Tuesday, September 4th 2012, 9:56
related places: Dakar

Pieces of jewellery, pottery and iron tools dating back thousands of years are discovered in Senegal's capital, Dakar, after last month's severe floods, researchers say.
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'Scrap Senate' to boost flood aid

Wednesday, August 29th 2012, 15:48

Senegal's President Macky Sall calls for the abolition of the country's upper house of parliament to provide funds for flood relief and prevention.
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Dakar anger at Gambian executions

Wednesday, August 29th 2012, 8:06
related countries: The Gambia

Senegal's government summons Gambia's ambassador to protest against the execution of two of its nationals by firing squad.
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Clinton set for Museveni talks

Thursday, August 2nd 2012, 17:35
related countries: Uganda, United States
related places: Africa

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton flies to Uganda on the latest leg of her Africa tour, condemning autocratic rule on the continent during her earlier visit to Senegal.
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Clinton in Senegal on Africa tour

Wednesday, August 1st 2012, 3:08
related countries: United States
related places: Dakar, Africa

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrives in the Senegalese capital, Dakar, as she begins a seven-nation African tour set to focus on security.
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A lesson in Senegalese melons

Sunday, July 29th 2012, 1:04

How melons are lifting Senegal's fortunes
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GB denied by late Senegal strike

Thursday, July 26th 2012, 21:12

Senegal strike a late but deserved equaliser to frustrate Great Britain on their return to the men's Olympic football tournament after a 52-year hiatus.
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Ex-Chad leader 'must be tried'

Friday, July 20th 2012, 15:29
related countries: Belgium, Chad

The International Court of Justice rules that Senegal must immediately try former Chad leader Hissene Habre on charges of killing opponents, or otherwise extradite him to Belgium.
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Senegal landslide for president

Thursday, July 5th 2012, 8:21

Senegal's new President Macky Sall wins a huge majority in legislative elections.
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