Senegal

Country Senegal
Capital Dakar
Continent Africa
Currency West African CFA franc(XOF)
Languages French, Wolof, Soninke, Serer, Fula, Maninka & Diola

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The French colonies of Senegal and the French Sudan were merged in 1959 and granted their independence as the Mali Federation in 1960. The union broke up after only a few months. Senegal joined with The Gambia to form the nominal confederation of Senegambia in 1982. The envisaged integration of the two countries was never carried out, and the union was dissolved in 1989. The Movement of Democratic Forces in the Casamance (MFDC) has led a low-level separatist insurgency in southern Senegal since the 1980s, and several peace deals have failed to resolve the conflict. Nevertheless, Senegal remains one of the most stable democracies in Africa. Senegal was ruled by a Socialist Party for 40 years until current President Abdoulaye WADE was elected in 2000. He was reelected in February 2007 and has amended Senegal's constitution over a dozen times to increase executive power and to weaken the opposition, part of the President's increasingly autocratic governing style. Senegal has a long history of participating in international peacekeeping and regional mediation.

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Senegal - Wikipedia
Senegal - CIA World Fact Book
Senegal - BBC
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Senegal’s ‘schools for husbands’ aim to shift gender roles - Al JazeeraSenegal’s ‘schools for husbands’ aim to shift gender roles  Al Jazeera

Senegal condemns U.S. sanctions against ICC judges, including Senegalese magistrate - XinhuaSenegal condemns U.S. sanctions against ICC judges, including Senegalese magistrate  Xinhua

CHAN quarterfinals: Tanzania face Morocco, Uganda up against Senegal| The New Times - The New TimesCHAN quarterfinals: Tanzania face Morocco, Uganda up against Senegal| The New Times  The New Times

Senegal: Families Internally Displaced by Floods in Limbo - Human Rights WatchSenegal: Families Internally Displaced by Floods in Limbo  Human Rights Watch

Akon City: Wakanda-style $6bn project abandoned by Senegal - BBCAkon City: Wakanda-style $6bn project abandoned by Senegal  BBC

NASA Welcomes Senegal as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory - NASA (.gov)NASA Welcomes Senegal as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory  NASA (.gov)

Senegal’s ‘schools for husbands’ aim to shift gender roles and keep mothers from dying - AP NewsSenegal’s ‘schools for husbands’ aim to shift gender roles and keep mothers from dying  AP News

Senegal becomes 56th country to sign Artemis Accords for peaceful space exploration - SpaceSenegal becomes 56th country to sign Artemis Accords for peaceful space exploration  Space

Senegal theatre reverses wig ban after backlash - BBCSenegal theatre reverses wig ban after backlash  BBC

Senegal vs Sudan LIVE streaming info, CHAN 2024: Where to watch Africa Nations Championship match? - SportstarSenegal vs Sudan LIVE streaming info, CHAN 2024: Where to watch Africa Nations Championship match?  Sportstar

Mali vs Senegal - Semi-Finals - FIBA AfroBasket 2025 - fiba.basketballMali vs Senegal - Semi-Finals - FIBA AfroBasket 2025  fiba.basketball

NEC signs Memorandum of Cooperation with Senegal government for vocational training: Press Releases - NEC GlobalNEC signs Memorandum of Cooperation with Senegal government for vocational training: Press Releases  NEC Global

Exploring the role of women in supporting democracy: preliminary insights from Senegal, West Africa - Northeastern Global NewsExploring the role of women in supporting democracy: preliminary insights from Senegal, West Africa  Northeastern Global News

How Senegal's trachoma triumph removes an old blind spot - TRT GlobalHow Senegal's trachoma triumph removes an old blind spot  TRT Global

Uganda vs Senegal: History beckons as Cranes eye champions’ scalp - cafonline.comUganda vs Senegal: History beckons as Cranes eye champions’ scalp  cafonline.com

Senegal calls on US to withdraw sanctions against ICC magistrates - RFISenegal calls on US to withdraw sanctions against ICC magistrates  RFI

Senegal: Walo solar-storage IPP commissioned - African EnergySenegal: Walo solar-storage IPP commissioned  African Energy

HRW calls on Senegal to uphold displaced community’s right to adequate housing - JURIST Legal NewsHRW calls on Senegal to uphold displaced community’s right to adequate housing  JURIST Legal News

NEC partners with Senegal and Japan-based firms to boost digital skills through vocational training - Intelligent CIONEC partners with Senegal and Japan-based firms to boost digital skills through vocational training  Intelligent CIO

Senegal beat Nigeria to reach the AfroBasket semis for the fifth time in a row - fiba.basketballSenegal beat Nigeria to reach the AfroBasket semis for the fifth time in a row  fiba.basketball

Sudan hold champions Senegal to seal top spot in CHAN Group D - cafonline.comSudan hold champions Senegal to seal top spot in CHAN Group D  cafonline.com

“Waiting for God”: Flood Displacement and Planned Relocation of Fisherfolk in Saint-Louis, Senegal | HRW - Human Rights Watch“Waiting for God”: Flood Displacement and Planned Relocation of Fisherfolk in Saint-Louis, Senegal | HRW  Human Rights Watch

Senegal urges US to lift sanctions on four ICC officials, including its national - TRT GlobalSenegal urges US to lift sanctions on four ICC officials, including its national  TRT Global

AfroBasket roundup: West African derby looming as Mali, Senegal to clash in semis - XinhuaAfroBasket roundup: West African derby looming as Mali, Senegal to clash in semis  Xinhua

PREVIEW: It's Monday Madness! South Sudan, Senegal, Guinea, and Mali in the hunt for quarterfinal spots - fiba.basketballPREVIEW: It's Monday Madness! South Sudan, Senegal, Guinea, and Mali in the hunt for quarterfinal spots  fiba.basketball

Senegal coach Diallo upbeat as champions brace for tougher CHAN battles - cafonline.comSenegal coach Diallo upbeat as champions brace for tougher CHAN battles  cafonline.com

Senegal slams U.S. sanctions on ICC prosecutor - africanews.comSenegal slams U.S. sanctions on ICC prosecutor  africanews.com

French army leaves Senegal ending military presence in West Africa - The HinduFrench army leaves Senegal ending military presence in West Africa  The Hindu

Informal work in Senegal - ITF GlobalInformal work in Senegal  ITF Global

DRC: The squad list against Senegal featuring Chancel Mbemba - Foot AfricaDRC: The squad list against Senegal featuring Chancel Mbemba  Foot Africa

Africa REN Commissions Senegal’s First Solar-Plus-Storage Plant - nextbillion.netAfrica REN Commissions Senegal’s First Solar-Plus-Storage Plant  nextbillion.net

‘It’s Incredible’ – ‘Reug Reug’ Honored To Be Part Of Senegal’s School Curriculum - ONE Championship‘It’s Incredible’ – ‘Reug Reug’ Honored To Be Part Of Senegal’s School Curriculum  ONE Championship

Quarterfinal at FIBA AfroBasket 2025: Nigeria vs. Senegal - XinhuaQuarterfinal at FIBA AfroBasket 2025: Nigeria vs. Senegal  Xinhua

Senegal's journey: Applying the WHO integrated post-validation/verification surveillance (PVS) toolkit for NTDs to build an integrated PVS plan - World Health Organization (WHO)Senegal's journey: Applying the WHO integrated post-validation/verification surveillance (PVS) toolkit for NTDs to build an integrated PVS plan  World Health Organization (WHO)

CHAN 2024: Sudan vs Senegal – How to Watch & Predicted Score - Morocco World NewsCHAN 2024: Sudan vs Senegal – How to Watch & Predicted Score  Morocco World News

Boissy, Badio inspire Senegal to hard-fought win over Mali - fiba.basketballBoissy, Badio inspire Senegal to hard-fought win over Mali  fiba.basketball

Sudan Hold Champions Senegal to Seal Top Spot - beIN SPORTSSudan Hold Champions Senegal to Seal Top Spot  beIN SPORTS

How digital service centres let young entrepreneurs thrive in Senegal - ZAWYAHow digital service centres let young entrepreneurs thrive in Senegal  ZAWYA

Woodside advances LNG projects as Senegal plant bolsters output - Quantum Commodity IntelligenceWoodside advances LNG projects as Senegal plant bolsters output  Quantum Commodity Intelligence

NASA Invites Media to Senegal Artemis Accords Signing Ceremony - NASA (.gov)NASA Invites Media to Senegal Artemis Accords Signing Ceremony  NASA (.gov)

Japan-Senegal Summit Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Senegal Summit Meeting  mofa.go.jp

Senegal joins growing list of countries that have eliminated trachoma - World Health Organization (WHO)Senegal joins growing list of countries that have eliminated trachoma  World Health Organization (WHO)

Senegal slams U.S. sanctions on ICC prosecutor - MSNSenegal slams U.S. sanctions on ICC prosecutor  MSN

CHAN CHAN 2024: Uganda will focus on minimising mistakes against Senegal – Byekwaso - Africa Top SportsCHAN CHAN 2024: Uganda will focus on minimising mistakes against Senegal – Byekwaso  Africa Top Sports

OECD report outlines path to sustainable social protection financing in Senegal - OECDOECD report outlines path to sustainable social protection financing in Senegal  OECD

Woodside: Senegal’s Sangomar project drives down Australian group’s half-year profit - Financial AfrikWoodside: Senegal’s Sangomar project drives down Australian group’s half-year profit  Financial Afrik

Senegal Economic Updates - World BankSenegal Economic Updates  World Bank

Former colonial ruler France hands over its last military bases in Senegal - Al JazeeraFormer colonial ruler France hands over its last military bases in Senegal  Al Jazeera

Defending champions Senegal forced to share spoils with Congo - cafonline.comDefending champions Senegal forced to share spoils with Congo  cafonline.com

Mapping seasonal flood-recession cropland extent in the Senegal River Valley - ScienceDirect.comMapping seasonal flood-recession cropland extent in the Senegal River Valley  ScienceDirect.com

It's the end of the road for South Sudan, Senegal move on - fiba.basketballIt's the end of the road for South Sudan, Senegal move on  fiba.basketball

PIARC Seminar Shines Light on Rural and Interurban Road Safety in Senegal - iRAP - International Road Assessment ProgrammePIARC Seminar Shines Light on Rural and Interurban Road Safety in Senegal  iRAP - International Road Assessment Programme

France hands back last military bases in Senegal, ending 65-year troop presence - France 24France hands back last military bases in Senegal, ending 65-year troop presence  France 24

Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games (YOG) - Olympics.comDakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games (YOG)  Olympics.com

Insiders Nabbed As Fraud Scandal Stuns Senegal’s Tech Scene - WeeTrackerInsiders Nabbed As Fraud Scandal Stuns Senegal’s Tech Scene  WeeTracker

Highlights: Sudan 0-0 Senegal in African Nations Championship - VAVEL.comHighlights: Sudan 0-0 Senegal in African Nations Championship  VAVEL.com

How universities in Senegal are empowering girls and women with skills and entrepreneurship - UNESCOHow universities in Senegal are empowering girls and women with skills and entrepreneurship  UNESCO

Sudan 0-0 Senegal Match Highlights l TotalEnergies CHAN 2024 l Matchday 3 - cafonline.comSudan 0-0 Senegal Match Highlights l TotalEnergies CHAN 2024 l Matchday 3  cafonline.com

Senegal closing on universal electricity access - World BankSenegal closing on universal electricity access  World Bank

CHAN 2024: Uganda Dares Defending Champions Senegal in Quarterfinal Showdown - ChimpReportsCHAN 2024: Uganda Dares Defending Champions Senegal in Quarterfinal Showdown  ChimpReports

France ends permanent troop presence in Senegal - ReutersFrance ends permanent troop presence in Senegal  Reuters

Senegal’s UN Program Empowers Men for Family Health and Gender Equality - ?????Senegal’s UN Program Empowers Men for Family Health and Gender Equality  ?????

CHAN 2024: Senegal, Sudan and Congo battle for Group D quarter final spots - Kawowo SportsCHAN 2024: Senegal, Sudan and Congo battle for Group D quarter final spots  Kawowo Sports

Senegal Introduces Hexavalent Vaccine into its National Immunization Programme - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaSenegal Introduces Hexavalent Vaccine into its National Immunization Programme  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Senegal sees French troops depart as west Africa reassesses colonial ties - The ConversationSenegal sees French troops depart as west Africa reassesses colonial ties  The Conversation

Senegal calls on US to withdraw sanctions against ICC magistrates - Modern GhanaSenegal calls on US to withdraw sanctions against ICC magistrates  Modern Ghana

CHAN CHAN 2024 : Sudan and Senegal Name Strong Starting 11. - Africa Top SportsCHAN CHAN 2024 : Sudan and Senegal Name Strong Starting 11.  Africa Top Sports

Senegal Country Climate and Development Report - World BankSenegal Country Climate and Development Report  World Bank

IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring Holiday Inn brand to Senegal, marking strategic expansion in West Africa - InterContinental Hotels Group PLCIHG Hotels & Resorts to bring Holiday Inn brand to Senegal, marking strategic expansion in West Africa  InterContinental Hotels Group PLC

HIV and TB Overview: Senegal - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)HIV and TB Overview: Senegal  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

Flood Displacement and Planned Relocation of Fisherfolk in Saint-Louis, Senegal - Polity.org.zaFlood Displacement and Planned Relocation of Fisherfolk in Saint-Louis, Senegal  Polity.org.za

UAE and Senegal rally partners to finance Africa’s water future - Fast Company Middle EastUAE and Senegal rally partners to finance Africa’s water future  Fast Company Middle East

Senegal and Rwanda achieve WHO Maturity Level 3 in medicines regulation - World Health Organization (WHO)Senegal and Rwanda achieve WHO Maturity Level 3 in medicines regulation  World Health Organization (WHO)

Committee delegation visits Dakar, Senegal, 6-7 July 2025 - Question of Palestine - Welcome to the United NationsCommittee delegation visits Dakar, Senegal, 6-7 July 2025 - Question of Palestine  Welcome to the United Nations

Populism meets reality in Senegal - The EconomistPopulism meets reality in Senegal  The Economist

CHAN CHAN 2024 : Fearless Sudan Aim to Stun Champions Senegal - Africa Top SportsCHAN CHAN 2024 : Fearless Sudan Aim to Stun Champions Senegal  Africa Top Sports

Brancou Badio leads Senegal past South Sudan at AfroBasket - basketballsphere.comBrancou Badio leads Senegal past South Sudan at AfroBasket  basketballsphere.com

MATCH FACTS: Co-hosts Uganda take on defending champions Senegal - cafonline.comMATCH FACTS: Co-hosts Uganda take on defending champions Senegal  cafonline.com

France withdraws troops from Senegal, ending military presence in West Africa - Euronews.comFrance withdraws troops from Senegal, ending military presence in West Africa  Euronews.com

In Senegal, local communities are protecting critical sites while improving their livelihoods - BirdLife InternationalIn Senegal, local communities are protecting critical sites while improving their livelihoods  BirdLife International

D’Tigers battle Senegal for AfroBasket semi-final spot - Punch NewspapersD’Tigers battle Senegal for AfroBasket semi-final spot  Punch Newspapers

Senegal Launches PAVIE II to empower women and youth, drive food security - afdb.orgSenegal Launches PAVIE II to empower women and youth, drive food security  afdb.org

World Bank Tokyo Online Morning Seminar #207 “Senegal Dakar Bus Rapid Transit System (BRT) Pilot Project” - World BankWorld Bank Tokyo Online Morning Seminar #207 “Senegal Dakar Bus Rapid Transit System (BRT) Pilot Project”  World Bank

Senegal adopts its National Adaptation Plan to climate change for the agricultural sector - Food and Agriculture OrganizationSenegal adopts its National Adaptation Plan to climate change for the agricultural sector  Food and Agriculture Organization

Uganda Cranes face defending champions Senegal in CHAN 2024 Quarterfinals - Kawowo SportsUganda Cranes face defending champions Senegal in CHAN 2024 Quarterfinals  Kawowo Sports

French troops to exit Senegal by end of 2025 - Al JazeeraFrench troops to exit Senegal by end of 2025  Al Jazeera

IMF says it remains engaged with Senegal, Sonko promises 'recovery plan' - ReutersIMF says it remains engaged with Senegal, Sonko promises 'recovery plan'  Reuters

UAE and Senegal Co-Host Summit to Catalyse Water Investments in Africa - Serrari GroupUAE and Senegal Co-Host Summit to Catalyse Water Investments in Africa  Serrari Group

AfroBasket 2025: D’Tigers set for showdown with Senegal - Punch NewspapersAfroBasket 2025: D’Tigers set for showdown with Senegal  Punch Newspapers

IMF plans August mission to Senegal on hidden debt, new programme - ReutersIMF plans August mission to Senegal on hidden debt, new programme  Reuters

Senegal women's basketball training in US cancelled after visas rejected - BBCSenegal women's basketball training in US cancelled after visas rejected  BBC

Senegal aims to raise tax collection to cut reliance on external funding - ReutersSenegal aims to raise tax collection to cut reliance on external funding  Reuters

Senegal make light work of Guinea for first win - fiba.basketballSenegal make light work of Guinea for first win  fiba.basketball

SURAGGWA Signing: Senegal and FAO Unite to Green the Sahel - Food and Agriculture OrganizationSURAGGWA Signing: Senegal and FAO Unite to Green the Sahel  Food and Agriculture Organization

Senegal raises $644 million in oversubscribed domestic bond offering - ReutersSenegal raises $644 million in oversubscribed domestic bond offering  Reuters

Senegal Starts Introducing English in Preschools - VOA - Voice of America English NewsSenegal Starts Introducing English in Preschools  VOA - Voice of America English News

Is Francafrique ending? Why Senegal is cutting military ties with France - Al JazeeraIs Francafrique ending? Why Senegal is cutting military ties with France  Al Jazeera

CHAN CHAN 2024 : Captain Fares Abdullah – Sudan Will Rise Higher Against Senegal - Africa Top SportsCHAN CHAN 2024 : Captain Fares Abdullah – Sudan Will Rise Higher Against Senegal  Africa Top Sports

“We made history” - Dakar 2026 hosts Senegal defeat England in historic football clash - Olympics.com“We made history” - Dakar 2026 hosts Senegal defeat England in historic football clash  Olympics.com

AfroBasket: D’Tigers’ dream ends in humiliating loss - Punch NewspapersAfroBasket: D’Tigers’ dream ends in humiliating loss  Punch Newspapers