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 PM unveils economic recovery plan based on domestic resources - The Times of IndiaSenegal PM unveils economic recovery plan based on domestic resources  The Times of India

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

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

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)

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

Singer Akon’s Failed Futuristic City in Senegal Ends Up a $1 Billion Resort - Bloomberg.comSinger Akon’s Failed Futuristic City in Senegal Ends Up a $1 Billion Resort  Bloomberg.com

France withdraws from Senegal, ending its permanent military presence in West Africa - AP NewsFrance withdraws from Senegal, ending its permanent military presence in West Africa  AP News

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

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

West Ham United sign Senegal international El Hadji Malick Diouf - West Ham UnitedWest Ham United sign Senegal international El Hadji Malick Diouf  West Ham United

Senegal Joins Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia in Implementing Mandatory E Visas: What Travelers Need to Know Before Planning Their Trip - Travel And Tour WorldSenegal Joins Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia in Implementing Mandatory E Visas: What Travelers Need to Know Before Planning Their Trip  Travel And Tour World

Senegal unveils recovery plan to rely on domestic funding - ReutersSenegal unveils recovery plan to rely on domestic funding  Reuters

Senegal: 0.4% increase in construction materials prices in June 2025 - Financial AfrikSenegal: 0.4% increase in construction materials prices in June 2025  Financial Afrik

Senegal vs Nigeria - Semi-Finals - FIBA Women's AfroBasket 2025 - fiba.basketballSenegal vs Nigeria - Semi-Finals - FIBA Women's AfroBasket 2025  fiba.basketball

CHAN 2024 full schedule — List of matches in African Nations Championships, venue, kick-off time - SportstarCHAN 2024 full schedule — List of matches in African Nations Championships, venue, kick-off time  Sportstar

Senegal PM Sonko unveils economic recovery plan - africanews.comSenegal PM Sonko unveils economic recovery plan  africanews.com

Senegal targets $10 billion in revenue to escape debt crisis - Business Insider AfricaSenegal targets $10 billion in revenue to escape debt crisis  Business Insider Africa

Senegal Joins EBRD - Energy Capital & PowerSenegal Joins EBRD  Energy Capital & Power

Senegal Plans to Raise $10 Billion by 2028 to Escape Debt Crisis - Bloomberg.comSenegal Plans to Raise $10 Billion by 2028 to Escape Debt Crisis  Bloomberg.com

Senegal unveils recovery plan to rely on domestic funding - ThePrintSenegal unveils recovery plan to rely on domestic funding  ThePrint

Senegal's Prime Minister Sonko unveils recovery plan amid high debt - TRT GlobalSenegal's Prime Minister Sonko unveils recovery plan amid high debt  TRT Global

Morocco and Senegal Further Industrial Partnership with Pan-African Vision - Morocco World NewsMorocco and Senegal Further Industrial Partnership with Pan-African Vision  Morocco World News

Côte d'Ivoire vs Senegal - Quarter-Finals - FIBA Women's AfroBasket 2025 - fiba.basketballCôte d'Ivoire vs Senegal - Quarter-Finals - FIBA Women's AfroBasket 2025  fiba.basketball

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

Team profile: 1997 is a year that Senegal basketball fans cherish to this day - fiba.basketballTeam profile: 1997 is a year that Senegal basketball fans cherish to this day  fiba.basketball

Uganda stun Senegal for second time in a row to advance to the quarterfinals - fiba.basketballUganda stun Senegal for second time in a row to advance to the quarterfinals  fiba.basketball

SEMI-FINALS PREVIEW - Which teams will advance to the title game? - fiba.basketballSEMI-FINALS PREVIEW - Which teams will advance to the title game?  fiba.basketball

Senegal vs Rwanda - Qualification to Quarter Finals - FIBA Women's AfroBasket 2025 - fiba.basketballSenegal vs Rwanda - Qualification to Quarter Finals - FIBA Women's AfroBasket 2025  fiba.basketball

Small-scale gold miners in Senegal use mercury despite health risks - MSNSmall-scale gold miners in Senegal use mercury despite health risks  MSN

TotalEnergies CAF CHAN 2024: Senegal team profile - cafonline.comTotalEnergies CAF CHAN 2024: Senegal team profile  cafonline.com

Senegal develops national wheat strategy to reduce imports - Milling Middle East & AfricaSenegal develops national wheat strategy to reduce imports  Milling Middle East & Africa

Akon's $6 Billion 'Wakanda' City Dream In Senegal Collapses. Here's What Went Wrong - NDTVAkon's $6 Billion 'Wakanda' City Dream In Senegal Collapses. Here's What Went Wrong  NDTV

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

Senegal upset hosts Cote d'Ivoire to keep African title dream alive - fiba.basketballSenegal upset hosts Cote d'Ivoire to keep African title dream alive  fiba.basketball

CAJ News Africa Organizes Dakar Forum on France-Senegal Historical and Economic Relations - NewsfileCAJ News Africa Organizes Dakar Forum on France-Senegal Historical and Economic Relations  Newsfile

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

500MW! China Energy Engineering Corporation Signs Senegal Solar-Plus-Storage Project Agreement - Solarbe Global500MW! China Energy Engineering Corporation Signs Senegal Solar-Plus-Storage Project Agreement  Solarbe Global

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

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

Senegal unveils its plan for economic recovery, avoiding debt - ReutersSenegal unveils its plan for economic recovery, avoiding debt  Reuters

Explainer: Senegal's billions in hidden debt, and why it is an IMF headache - ReutersExplainer: Senegal's billions in hidden debt, and why it is an IMF headache  Reuters

Bring on Senegal, D’Tigress ready for semifinal clash - Punch NewspapersBring on Senegal, D’Tigress ready for semifinal clash  Punch Newspapers

Daimler Truck signs letter of intent on truck assembly plant in Senegal - Engineering NewsDaimler Truck signs letter of intent on truck assembly plant in Senegal  Engineering News

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

Senegal PM unveils economic recovery plan based on domestic resources - MSNSenegal PM unveils economic recovery plan based on domestic resources  MSN

Uganda 2-1 Senegal (24 Jul, 2025) Final Score - ESPN IndiaUganda 2-1 Senegal (24 Jul, 2025) Final Score  ESPN India

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

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

Senegal Economic Updates - World BankSenegal Economic Updates  World Bank

Senegal: Ousame Sonko launches his Economic Recovery Plan focused on budgetary sovereignty - Financial AfrikSenegal: Ousame Sonko launches his Economic Recovery Plan focused on budgetary sovereignty  Financial Afrik

Senegal working on rebasing country's GDP, finance ministry says - ReutersSenegal working on rebasing country's GDP, finance ministry says  Reuters

Senegal Road Assessment Programme launches - iRAP - International Road Assessment ProgrammeSenegal Road Assessment Programme launches  iRAP - International Road Assessment Programme

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

Senegal PM Unveils Domestic-Funded Plan - News Central TVSenegal PM Unveils Domestic-Funded Plan  News Central TV

Digital 2025: Senegal - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Senegal  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

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 ditches Akon's 'unrealistic' city project - africanews.comSenegal ditches Akon's 'unrealistic' city project  africanews.com

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

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: National Adaptation Plan for the Agriculture Sector now available online - Food and Agriculture OrganizationSenegal: National Adaptation Plan for the Agriculture Sector now available online  Food and Agriculture Organization

Senegal’s PM unveils recovery plan focused on domestic funding - Latest news from AzerbaijanSenegal’s PM unveils recovery plan focused on domestic funding  Latest news from Azerbaijan

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

Wafcon 2024: Senegal dominate DR Congo in Group A opener - BBCWafcon 2024: Senegal dominate DR Congo in Group A opener  BBC

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

National Consultations on Senegal-Mauritania Aquifer Basin Project - UNECENational Consultations on Senegal-Mauritania Aquifer Basin Project  UNECE

Senegal Joins the Artemis Accords - U.S. Embassy in Senegal (.gov)Senegal Joins the Artemis Accords  U.S. Embassy in Senegal (.gov)

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

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)

End of French colonialism: Africa reclaims its voice | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahEnd of French colonialism: Africa reclaims its voice | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Senegal Prime Minister Unveils Economic Recovery Plan - Voice of NigeriaSenegal Prime Minister Unveils Economic Recovery Plan  Voice of Nigeria

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

S&P Global downgrades Senegal's rating over soaring debt levels - ReutersS&P Global downgrades Senegal's rating over soaring debt levels  Reuters

French military era ends in West Africa as Senegal reclaims last base - Business Insider AfricaFrench military era ends in West Africa as Senegal reclaims last base  Business Insider Africa

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)

NA leader’s trip marks new milestone in Vi?t Nam's relations with Senegal, Morocco, Switzerland: Deputy FM - vietnamnews.vnNA leader’s trip marks new milestone in Vi?t Nam's relations with Senegal, Morocco, Switzerland: Deputy FM  vietnamnews.vn

Senegal PM unveils economic recovery plan based on domestic resources - The Peninsula QatarSenegal PM unveils economic recovery plan based on domestic resources  The Peninsula Qatar

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

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

AfroBasket 2025: Nigeria’s D’Tigress set for fierce semifinal battle against Senegal - Premium Times NigeriaAfroBasket 2025: Nigeria’s D’Tigress set for fierce semifinal battle against Senegal  Premium Times Nigeria

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

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

CHAN 2024: Home Eagles not scared of Senegal — Ogunmodede - Daily Post NigeriaCHAN 2024: Home Eagles not scared of Senegal — Ogunmodede  Daily Post Nigeria

Zero review – Senegalese time-bomb thriller is a blast - theguardian.comZero review – Senegalese time-bomb thriller is a blast  theguardian.com

Flood protection in Pikine, Senegal - PreventionWeb.netFlood protection in Pikine, Senegal  PreventionWeb.net

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

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's prime minister unveils recovery plan to rely on domestic funding - ZAWYASenegal's prime minister unveils recovery plan to rely on domestic funding  ZAWYA

CHAN 2024: Senegal suffers injury blow ahead Nigeria clash - Daily Post NigeriaCHAN 2024: Senegal suffers injury blow ahead Nigeria clash  Daily Post Nigeria

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

South Africa vs Senegal: From the pot and into the fire! - cafonline.comSouth Africa vs Senegal: From the pot and into the fire!  cafonline.com

How worried should England fans be after defeat by Senegal? - BBCHow worried should England fans be after defeat by Senegal?  BBC

Wafcon 2024: Holders South Africa beat Senegal on penalties to reach semi-finals - BBCWafcon 2024: Holders South Africa beat Senegal on penalties to reach semi-finals  BBC

IMF Talks Expected as Senegal Seeks $10 Billion Recovery Package - Investors KingIMF Talks Expected as Senegal Seeks $10 Billion Recovery Package  Investors King

Senegal - General DebateSenegal  General Debate

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

Senegal holds site visits ahead of Arts, Culture Festival - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineSenegal holds site visits ahead of Arts, Culture Festival  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Basketball FIBA Women’s Afrobasket: Senegal Revive Title Hope With Victory Over Cote D’Ivoire - Africa Top SportsBasketball FIBA Women’s Afrobasket: Senegal Revive Title Hope With Victory Over Cote D’Ivoire  Africa Top Sports

Senegal, Evaluation of Green Climate Fund Project: 2020-2024 - UN World Food ProgrammeSenegal, Evaluation of Green Climate Fund Project: 2020-2024  UN World Food Programme