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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• January 30th 2015 – May 20th 2014
• April 30th 2014 – August 7th 2013
• July 25th 2013 – April 15th 2013
• April 8th 2013 – September 4th 2012
• August 29th 2012 – March 27th 2012
• March 26th 2012 – January 31st 2012
• January 30th 2012 – October 1st 2011
• September 27th 2011 – July 4th 2011
• June 28th 2011 – September 2nd 2010
• July 1st 2010 – September 13th 2009
• September 12th 2009 – August 18th 2008
• July 24th 2008 – December 29th 2007
• December 9th 2007 – January 31st 2007
• January 15th 2007 – May 23rd 2006
• May 19th 2006 – November 26th 2005
• November 15th 2005 – November 11th 2005

Senegal: news

VIDEO: Female wrestlers fighting prejudice

Monday, April 8th 2013, 5:41
related places: Diembereng

The ricefields festival in Senegal's Diembereng is a rare opportunity for women to try their hand at wrestling, but those who do still face prejudice.
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Senegal to close Koranic schools

Tuesday, March 5th 2013, 13:59

Senegal's President Macky Sall says the government will close down Koranic schools that fail to meet basic safety standards after a fire kills nine children.
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Fire kills nine children in Senegal

Monday, March 4th 2013, 21:45
related places: Dakar

Nine children are killed by a fire at a Koranic school in a residential district near the centre of the Senegalese capital, Dakar.
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Two die in Senegal landmine blast

Saturday, February 9th 2013, 23:08

A landmine explodes on a road in Senegal's restive Casamance region, killing a woman and a child as the travelled between two villages.
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Four die in Senegal's Casamance

Saturday, February 2nd 2013, 16:19

At least four people, including a Frenchman, are killed in Senegal's Casamance region, in a raid on a bank by suspected rebels, officials say.
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Using prawns to battle a killer disease in Senegal

Tuesday, January 22nd 2013, 0:39

How releasing shellfish into rivers could save lives
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Two killed in Dakar rally crash

Thursday, January 10th 2013, 15:30
related countries: Peru, United Kingdom
related places: Dakar

Two people have been in killed in Peru in a head-on collision involving a support vehicle for a British team contesting the Dakar rally.
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Senegal man dies in fire protest

Tuesday, January 8th 2013, 14:32
related places: Dakar

A Senegalese man dies after setting himself on fire on Monday outside the official residence of President Macky Sall in the capital, Dakar.
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Ba completes transfer to Chelsea

Friday, January 4th 2013, 12:20
related places: Demba Ba

Chelsea confirm the signing of Senegal striker Demba Ba from Premier League rivals Newcastle for an undisclosed fee.
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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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January 30th 2015 – May 20th 2014April 30th 2014 – August 7th 2013July 25th 2013 – April 15th 2013April 8th 2013 – September 4th 2012August 29th 2012 – March 27th 2012March 26th 2012 – January 31st 2012January 30th 2012 – October 1st 2011September 27th 2011 – July 4th 2011June 28th 2011 – September 2nd 2010July 1st 2010 – September 13th 2009September 12th 2009 – August 18th 2008July 24th 2008 – December 29th 2007December 9th 2007 – January 31st 2007January 15th 2007 – May 23rd 2006May 19th 2006 – November 26th 2005November 15th 2005 – November 11th 2005