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 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)

S&P Global downgrades Senegal’s rating over soaring debt levels By Reuters - Investing.comS&P Global downgrades Senegal’s rating over soaring debt levels By Reuters  Investing.com

South Africa cruise past Mali to book WAFCON quarter-final date with Senegal - CGTN AfricaSouth Africa cruise past Mali to book WAFCON quarter-final date with Senegal  CGTN Africa

?? West Ham seal first summer signing with Senegal defender - OneFootball?? West Ham seal first summer signing with Senegal defender  OneFootball

Senegal: Credit Downgrade Portends Mounting Economic Challenges - StratforSenegal: Credit Downgrade Portends Mounting Economic Challenges  Stratfor

Senegal downgraded to ’B-’ by S&P on worsening debt position - Investing.com IndiaSenegal downgraded to ’B-’ by S&P on worsening debt position  Investing.com India

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

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

Senegal scraps Akon’s $6 billion city project for $1.2 billion state-backed tourism hub - Business Insider AfricaSenegal scraps Akon’s $6 billion city project for $1.2 billion state-backed tourism hub  Business Insider Africa

First elephant sighting in 6 years sparks hope for species’ return to a Senegal park - MongabayFirst elephant sighting in 6 years sparks hope for species’ return to a Senegal park  Mongabay

OECD premium categories: Mongolia upgraded, Bangladesh and Senegal downgraded - CredendoOECD premium categories: Mongolia upgraded, Bangladesh and Senegal downgraded  Credendo

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

CPJ, 180 partners call for René Capain Bassène’s release in Senegal - Committee to Protect JournalistsCPJ, 180 partners call for René Capain Bassène’s release in Senegal  Committee to Protect Journalists

France announces handover of last base to Senegal - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineFrance announces handover of last base to Senegal  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Akon's $6 Billion 'Wakanda-inspired' city in Senegal officially SCRAPPED after just one building - Times of IndiaAkon's $6 Billion 'Wakanda-inspired' city in Senegal officially SCRAPPED after just one building  Times of India

"With high quality and a receptive European market, Senegal is now in the spotlight" - FreshPlaza"With high quality and a receptive European market, Senegal is now in the spotlight"  FreshPlaza

Senegal working on rebasing country's GDP, finance ministry says - TRT GlobalSenegal working on rebasing country's GDP, finance ministry says  TRT Global

Senegal Bonds Rally on Prospects GDP Rebase Will Cut Debt Ratios - Bloomberg.comSenegal Bonds Rally on Prospects GDP Rebase Will Cut Debt Ratios  Bloomberg.com

Senegal Cup: Junior and senior finals set for July 20 - Foot AfricaSenegal Cup: Junior and senior finals set for July 20  Foot Africa

Improving climate governance in West Africa: Three calls for inclusive climate action in Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal - African Development Bank GroupImproving climate governance in West Africa: Three calls for inclusive climate action in Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal  African Development Bank Group

Flutterwave targets digital payment market in Senegal - Developing TelecomsFlutterwave targets digital payment market in Senegal  Developing Telecoms

West Ham sign Senegal international El Hadji Malick Diouf - Premier LeagueWest Ham sign Senegal international El Hadji Malick Diouf  Premier League

Morocco Secures WAFCON Quarterfinal Spot with 1-0 Win Against Senegal - Morocco World NewsMorocco Secures WAFCON Quarterfinal Spot with 1-0 Win Against Senegal  Morocco World News

Mrabet penalty sends Morocco into knockout stages with win over Senegal - cafonline.comMrabet penalty sends Morocco into knockout stages with win over Senegal  cafonline.com

S&P Cuts Senegal’s Credit Rating for Second Time in Five Months - Bloomberg.comS&P Cuts Senegal’s Credit Rating for Second Time in Five Months  Bloomberg.com

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

Morocco vs. Senegal: Time, Stakes, and Where to Watch Tonight’s WAFCON Showdown - Morocco World NewsMorocco vs. Senegal: Time, Stakes, and Where to Watch Tonight’s WAFCON Showdown  Morocco World News

Morocco - Senegal: A decisive clash for a place in the quarterfinals - cafonline.comMorocco - Senegal: A decisive clash for a place in the quarterfinals  cafonline.com

Senegal overcomes a century-old problem - Business Insider AfricaSenegal overcomes a century-old problem  Business Insider Africa

Zambia vs Senegal LIVE streaming info, WAFCON 2024: When and where to watch around the world? - SportstarZambia vs Senegal LIVE streaming info, WAFCON 2024: When and where to watch around the world?  Sportstar

S&P Global cuts Senegal’s credit rating to B- amid debt concerns - Investing.comS&P Global cuts Senegal’s credit rating to B- amid debt concerns  Investing.com

Rating: S&P downgrades Senegal to "B-" - Financial AfrikRating: S&P downgrades Senegal to "B-"  Financial Afrik

St. Louis CITY SC Signs Senegal Youth International Defender Fallou Fall from Fredrikstad FK - St. Louis CITY SCSt. Louis CITY SC Signs Senegal Youth International Defender Fallou Fall from Fredrikstad FK  St. Louis CITY SC

El Hadji Malick Diouf joins West Ham from Slavia Prague for £19m - BBCEl Hadji Malick Diouf joins West Ham from Slavia Prague for £19m  BBC

Sabodala Gold Operations Invests 313B CFA Francs in Senegal in 2024 - Energy Capital & PowerSabodala Gold Operations Invests 313B CFA Francs in Senegal in 2024  Energy Capital & Power

West Ham sign Senegal left-back Diouf from Slavia Prague - Premier LeagueWest Ham sign Senegal left-back Diouf from Slavia Prague  Premier League

Flutterwave gains a Payment Institution licence in Senegal - The PaypersFlutterwave gains a Payment Institution licence in Senegal  The Paypers

Five years after Akon announced building futuristic $6 billion city in Senegal, this is where it's up to - supercarblondie.comFive years after Akon announced building futuristic $6 billion city in Senegal, this is where it's up to  supercarblondie.com

Senegal - InventaSenegal  Inventa

Morocco vs Senegal Wafcon 2024 preview - BBCMorocco vs Senegal Wafcon 2024 preview  BBC

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

Senegal coach Cissé praises team after reaching WAFCON quarter-finals - Pan-Africa FootballSenegal coach Cissé praises team after reaching WAFCON quarter-finals  Pan-Africa Football

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

World Bank Approves €57.5M for Senegal’s Economic Recovery Program - Energy Capital & PowerWorld Bank Approves €57.5M for Senegal’s Economic Recovery Program  Energy Capital & Power

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)

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

INS TUSHIL COMPLETES ITS VISIT TO DAKAR, SENEGAL - PIBINS TUSHIL COMPLETES ITS VISIT TO DAKAR, SENEGAL  PIB

Senegal Economic Updates - World BankSenegal Economic Updates  World Bank

Akon City plans abandoned in favour of "a realistic project" - DezeenAkon City plans abandoned in favour of "a realistic project"  Dezeen

Zambia vs Senegal highlights: Barbra Banda, Kundananji and Ndiaye score five goals for Wafcon 2025 game - BBCZambia vs Senegal highlights: Barbra Banda, Kundananji and Ndiaye score five goals for Wafcon 2025 game  BBC

Trump Hosts Leaders Of Gabon, Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, and Senegal. Here’s Why It Matters - Times NowTrump Hosts Leaders Of Gabon, Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, and Senegal. Here’s Why It Matters  Times Now

Senegal heading towards major financial stress - Financial AfrikSenegal heading towards major financial stress  Financial Afrik

Trump’s African summit was a masterclass in modern colonial theatre - Al JazeeraTrump’s African summit was a masterclass in modern colonial theatre  Al Jazeera

Morocco 1-0 Senegal Match Highlights l TotalEnergies WAFCON 2024 l Matchday 3 - cafonline.comMorocco 1-0 Senegal Match Highlights l TotalEnergies WAFCON 2024 l Matchday 3  cafonline.com

WHO hails Senegal’s Trachoma elimination - Punch NewspapersWHO hails Senegal’s Trachoma elimination  Punch Newspapers

Senegal TV Commentator Arrest Sparks Free Speech Uproar - DNE AfricaSenegal TV Commentator Arrest Sparks Free Speech Uproar  DNE Africa

Akon’s Plans to Build a ‘Real-Life Wakanda’ in Senegal Have Been Scrapped - Robb ReportAkon’s Plans to Build a ‘Real-Life Wakanda’ in Senegal Have Been Scrapped  Robb Report

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

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

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

West Ham sign Senegal defender Diouf - CNAWest Ham sign Senegal defender Diouf  CNA

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

Flutterwave secures full license in Senegal - Financial AfrikFlutterwave secures full license in Senegal  Financial Afrik

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

Africans accuse Trump of chasing minerals and mocking their presidents - RFIAfricans accuse Trump of chasing minerals and mocking their presidents  RFI

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

Akon's $6 Billion Senegal City Project Officially Scrapped - Travel NoireAkon's $6 Billion Senegal City Project Officially Scrapped  Travel Noire

Akon’s Futuristic Senegal City Project Scrapped - OkayplayerAkon’s Futuristic Senegal City Project Scrapped  Okayplayer

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

2024 Women's AFCON: The Underdog Showdown Between Senegal and Zambia - cafonline.com2024 Women's AFCON: The Underdog Showdown Between Senegal and Zambia  cafonline.com

S&P Global downgrades Senegal's rating over soaring debt levels - MSNS&P Global downgrades Senegal's rating over soaring debt levels  MSN

S&P Global downgrades Senegal's rating over soaring debt levels - MSNS&P Global downgrades Senegal's rating over soaring debt levels  MSN

Nearly 200 migrants intercepted off the coast of Senegal - africanews.comNearly 200 migrants intercepted off the coast of Senegal  africanews.com

Senegal Independence Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Senegal Independence Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

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

Flutterwave Secures License to Launch Full Payment Services in Senegal - Tech LabariFlutterwave Secures License to Launch Full Payment Services in Senegal  Tech Labari

President Faye discusses Air Senegal, MCC, IMF in Washington - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricainePresident Faye discusses Air Senegal, MCC, IMF in Washington  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Flutterwave Secures Full License to Launch Seamless Payments in Senegal - IT News AfricaFlutterwave Secures Full License to Launch Seamless Payments in Senegal  IT News Africa

Senegal becomes 9th African country to eliminates trachoma - FRCN HQSenegal becomes 9th African country to eliminates trachoma  FRCN HQ

WAFCON: South Africa must be ‘on top of our game’ against Senegal – Ellis - Pan-Africa FootballWAFCON: South Africa must be ‘on top of our game’ against Senegal – Ellis  Pan-Africa Football

Diop and Ndiaye lead Senegal to commanding win in WAFCON opener - cafonline.comDiop and Ndiaye lead Senegal to commanding win in WAFCON opener  cafonline.com

Wafcon 2024: Senegal dominate DR Congo in Group A opener - BBCWafcon 2024: Senegal dominate DR Congo in Group A opener  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 sees French troops depart as west Africa reassesses colonial ties - The ConversationSenegal sees French troops depart as west Africa reassesses colonial ties  The Conversation

Vilda: ‘The Players Kept the Score Intact Against a Strong Opponent’ in WAFCON Group Stage - Morocco World NewsVilda: ‘The Players Kept the Score Intact Against a Strong Opponent’ in WAFCON Group Stage  Morocco World News

Mrabet Penalty Sends Morocco Into Knockout Stage With Win Over Senegal - beIN SPORTSMrabet Penalty Sends Morocco Into Knockout Stage With Win Over Senegal  beIN SPORTS

Akon’s $6B Plan To Build A Real-Life 'Wakanda’ In Senegal ‘No Longer Exists’ - AfroTechAkon’s $6B Plan To Build A Real-Life 'Wakanda’ In Senegal ‘No Longer Exists’  AfroTech

Daimler to Begin Assembling Mercedes Trucks in Senegal This Year - Bloomberg.comDaimler to Begin Assembling Mercedes Trucks in Senegal This Year  Bloomberg.com

Senegal turn up intensity as CHAN title defence nears - cafonline.comSenegal turn up intensity as CHAN title defence nears  cafonline.com

Senegal blocks LGBTQ-themed event backed by UN, Dutch government - Business Insider AfricaSenegal blocks LGBTQ-themed event backed by UN, Dutch government  Business Insider Africa

St. Louis City SC signs young defender from Senegal to start summer transfer window - STLtoday.comSt. Louis City SC signs young defender from Senegal to start summer transfer window  STLtoday.com

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)

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

Why Trump invited five African leaders to the White House - BBCWhy Trump invited five African leaders to the White House  BBC

Pink waters of Lac Rose in Senegal return after nearly 3 years - Anadolu AjansiPink waters of Lac Rose in Senegal return after nearly 3 years  Anadolu Ajansi

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

West Ham sign Senegal defender Diouf - The Straits TimesWest Ham sign Senegal defender Diouf  The Straits Times

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

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