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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• March 5th 2014 – July 12th 2013
• July 2nd 2013 – April 8th 2013
• March 5th 2013 – September 4th 2012
• August 29th 2012 – April 2nd 2012
• March 27th 2012 – February 1st 2012
• January 31st 2012 – December 14th 2011
• December 14th 2011 – July 21st 2011
• July 10th 2011 – December 14th 2010
• October 5th 2010 – December 31st 2009
• December 11th 2009 – December 27th 2008
• November 15th 2008 – May 9th 2008
• March 26th 2008 – July 2nd 2007
• June 29th 2007 – December 19th 2006
• December 5th 2006 – February 8th 2006
• February 7th 2006 – November 11th 2005

Senegal: news

'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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Senegal detains former minister

Wednesday, June 20th 2012, 12:21

Senegal's police detain former interior minister, Ousmane Ngom, a key ally of former President Abdoulaye Wade
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Tough football draws for Team GB

Tuesday, April 24th 2012, 10:46
related countries: New Zealand

Great Britain's women's football team will open the Olympic Games against New Zealand, while the men face Senegal in their first game.
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Mali ex-leader flees to Senegal

Friday, April 20th 2012, 8:35
related countries: Mali

Amadou Toumani Toure, ousted as Mali's leader in last month's coup, flees to Senegal, even though many of his allies are freed.
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Ex-Mali leader in Senegal embassy

Wednesday, April 18th 2012, 16:56
related countries: France, Mali
related places: Paris

Mali's former President Amadou Toumani Toure, whose whereabouts had been unknown since being ousted in a coup last month, is in the Senegalese embassy in Bamako, President Macky Sall of Senegal says.
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Youssou Ndour gets Senegal post

Thursday, April 5th 2012, 0:42

Senegalese musician Youssou Ndour - one of Africa's most successful singers - is appointed culture and tourism minister in the country's new cabinet.
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Senegal swears in new president

Monday, April 2nd 2012, 13:32

The new president of Senegal, Macky Sall, is sworn in to become the country's first new leader in 12 years.
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