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
Senegal - Timeline - BBC

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UNHCR Senegal MCO: 2025 Funding Update (as of 31 August 2025) - ReliefWebUNHCR Senegal MCO: 2025 Funding Update (as of 31 August 2025)  ReliefWeb

Senegal Scrambles to Finalize New Mobile Money Taxes as BCEAO’s Instant Payment System Nears - Launch Base AfricaSenegal Scrambles to Finalize New Mobile Money Taxes as BCEAO’s Instant Payment System Nears  Launch Base Africa

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

World Cup Qualifying - Nigeria, Cameroon on the brink of exit; Senegal take control - ESPN IndiaWorld Cup Qualifying - Nigeria, Cameroon on the brink of exit; Senegal take control  ESPN India

Senegal’s ‘schools for husbands’ aim to shift gender roles - Al JazeeraSenegal’s ‘schools for husbands’ aim to shift gender roles  Al Jazeera

Colonialism and climate risk are connected: evidence from Ghana and Senegal - The ConversationColonialism and climate risk are connected: evidence from Ghana and Senegal  The Conversation

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

African LDCs and SIDS meet in Senegal to leverage Santiago network support - UNDRRAfrican LDCs and SIDS meet in Senegal to leverage Santiago network support  UNDRR

$300M Solar Deal to Modernize Senegalese Agriculture - Energy Capital & Power$300M Solar Deal to Modernize Senegalese Agriculture  Energy Capital & Power

World Cup 2026 (Q): Senegal emerges victorious in thrilling clash against DR Congo - ca.sports.yahoo.comWorld Cup 2026 (Q): Senegal emerges victorious in thrilling clash against DR Congo  ca.sports.yahoo.com

Reporters - The wheels of change: Senegal's para-cycling heroes - France 24Reporters - The wheels of change: Senegal's para-cycling heroes  France 24

World Cup 2026 (Q): Official lineups DR Congo vs Senegal - Foot AfricaWorld Cup 2026 (Q): Official lineups DR Congo vs Senegal  Foot Africa

Senegal leader announces cabinet reshuffle, pledges to work around the clock - RFISenegal leader announces cabinet reshuffle, pledges to work around the clock  RFI

Senegal Economic Updates - World BankSenegal Economic Updates  World Bank

Senegal, ITU Deepen Cooperation on Digital Governance - iAfrica.comSenegal, ITU Deepen Cooperation on Digital Governance  iAfrica.com

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)

RDC vs Senegal: first place in the group or nothing - Foot AfricaRDC vs Senegal: first place in the group or nothing  Foot Africa

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

Senegal's Sonko cancels first official trip to France scheduled for September - RFISenegal's Sonko cancels first official trip to France scheduled for September  RFI

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: Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko cancels first official visit to France - africanews.comSenegal: Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko cancels first official visit to France  africanews.com

Senegal - Develop a National Organic Waste Management Strategy targeting short-lived climate pollutants - Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC)Senegal - Develop a National Organic Waste Management Strategy targeting short-lived climate pollutants  Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC)

Women Who Travel Podcast: Jessica Nabongo on Her Global Cookbook and House Hunting in Senegal - Condé Nast TravelerWomen Who Travel Podcast: Jessica Nabongo on Her Global Cookbook and House Hunting in Senegal  Condé Nast Traveler

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Senegal - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Senegal  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

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

Enzymatic hydrolysis alters the structure and surface properties of Acacia senegal Gum - ScienceDirect.comEnzymatic hydrolysis alters the structure and surface properties of Acacia senegal Gum  ScienceDirect.com

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

Sex workers in colonial Senegal were policed by France – book explores a racist history - The ConversationSex workers in colonial Senegal were policed by France – book explores a racist history  The Conversation

World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Goals from the DR Congo 2-3 Senegal match (Video) - ca.sports.yahoo.comWorld Cup 2026 qualifiers: Goals from the DR Congo 2-3 Senegal match (Video)  ca.sports.yahoo.com

Injured with Senegal, Moussa Niakhaté already back in training with OL - Foot AfricaInjured with Senegal, Moussa Niakhaté already back in training with OL  Foot Africa

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

RDC vs Senegal: first place in the group or nothing - ca.sports.yahoo.comRDC vs Senegal: first place in the group or nothing  ca.sports.yahoo.com

2026 World Cup: 4 scenarios for Senegal to qualify for the World Cup - Foot Africa2026 World Cup: 4 scenarios for Senegal to qualify for the World Cup  Foot Africa

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

Senegal reports mpox case, patient in isolation - ReutersSenegal reports mpox case, patient in isolation  Reuters

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

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

DR Congo fans vandalise stadium after Senegal loss - Punch NewspapersDR Congo fans vandalise stadium after Senegal loss  Punch Newspapers

Manchester United puts Senegal U17 international on trial - Foot AfricaManchester United puts Senegal U17 international on trial  Foot Africa

Fisheries Subsidies and Sustainability: What's at stake for Senegal? - International Institute for Sustainable DevelopmentFisheries Subsidies and Sustainability: What's at stake for Senegal?  International Institute for Sustainable Development

Senegal: Pape THIAW's analysis after the dramatic comeback win over DR Congo - Foot AfricaSenegal: Pape THIAW's analysis after the dramatic comeback win over DR Congo  Foot Africa

Edouard Mendy stops at 7 clean sheets with Senegal - Foot AfricaEdouard Mendy stops at 7 clean sheets with Senegal  Foot Africa

The Local Project Making a Difference in West Africa - 1420 WBSMThe Local Project Making a Difference in West Africa  1420 WBSM

World Cup 2026 (Q): "Nothing is over," Bakambu remains optimistic despite defeat to Senegal - Foot AfricaWorld Cup 2026 (Q): "Nothing is over," Bakambu remains optimistic despite defeat to Senegal  Foot Africa

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

Strengthening West Africa’s Supply Chains with Maersk’s first integrated logistics hub in Senegal - MaerskStrengthening West Africa’s Supply Chains with Maersk’s first integrated logistics hub in Senegal  Maersk

How educators and communities in Senegal are coming together to curb violence in schools - UNESCOHow educators and communities in Senegal are coming together to curb violence in schools  UNESCO

Senegal’s Ministry of Energy Joins AEW 2025 as Diamond Partner Amid Rising Oil and Gas Success - African Energy Week 2025Senegal’s Ministry of Energy Joins AEW 2025 as Diamond Partner Amid Rising Oil and Gas Success  African Energy Week 2025

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

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

How a Westport Nonprofit Is Transforming Education for Kids in Senegal - Philanthropy News DigestHow a Westport Nonprofit Is Transforming Education for Kids in Senegal  Philanthropy News Digest

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

Spotlight Senegal Secret talks between Dakar and Paris spy chiefs after military exit - Africa IntelligenceSpotlight Senegal Secret talks between Dakar and Paris spy chiefs after military exit  Africa Intelligence

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

Workshop for Senegal to assess its performance as a flag State | Agreement on Port State Measures (PSMA) - Food and Agriculture OrganizationWorkshop for Senegal to assess its performance as a flag State | Agreement on Port State Measures (PSMA)  Food and Agriculture Organization

OL: News on Moussa Niakhaté after his injury with Senegal - Foot AfricaOL: News on Moussa Niakhaté after his injury with Senegal  Foot Africa

How to watch today's DR Congo vs Senegal World Cup qualification game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time - Goal.comHow to watch today's DR Congo vs Senegal World Cup qualification game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time  Goal.com

World Cup 2026 qualifiers: How to separate Senegal and DR Congo if they finish level? - Foot AfricaWorld Cup 2026 qualifiers: How to separate Senegal and DR Congo if they finish level?  Foot Africa

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

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

Towards site-specific nutrient management strategies: An open database in Senegal - ScienceDirect.comTowards site-specific nutrient management strategies: An open database in Senegal  ScienceDirect.com

World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Violence erupts in Kinshasa after DR Congo – Senegal (Video) - Foot AfricaWorld Cup 2026 qualifiers: Violence erupts in Kinshasa after DR Congo – Senegal (Video)  Foot Africa

Senegal’s NTD victory shows progress — but experts warn gains are fragile - NatureSenegal’s NTD victory shows progress — but experts warn gains are fragile  Nature

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

Launch of the Roadmap on Countering Terrorist Threats against Vulnerable Targets in Senegal - Welcome to the United NationsLaunch of the Roadmap on Countering Terrorist Threats against Vulnerable Targets in Senegal  Welcome to the United Nations

‘The Sea was Sold’: Fisheries crisis in Senegal drives forced migration to Europe - Environmental Justice Foundation‘The Sea was Sold’: Fisheries crisis in Senegal drives forced migration to Europe  Environmental Justice Foundation

World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Goals from the DR Congo 2-3 Senegal match (Video) - Foot AfricaWorld Cup 2026 qualifiers: Goals from the DR Congo 2-3 Senegal match (Video)  Foot Africa

Senegal: Where Do Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s Political and Institutional Reforms Stand? - IRIS - Institut de relations internationales et stratégiquesSenegal: Where Do Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s Political and Institutional Reforms Stand?  IRIS - Institut de relations internationales et stratégiques

Elder Stevenson testifies of Jesus Christ and Zion in Senegal, Africa - Church NewsElder Stevenson testifies of Jesus Christ and Zion in Senegal, Africa  Church News

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

Senegal launches Ten-Step Plan for Safer Road Infrastructure - iRAP - International Road Assessment ProgrammeSenegal launches Ten-Step Plan for Safer Road Infrastructure  iRAP - International Road Assessment Programme

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

Senegal - EBRDSenegal  EBRD

World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Probable lineups for DR Congo vs Senegal - Foot AfricaWorld Cup 2026 qualifiers: Probable lineups for DR Congo vs Senegal  Foot Africa

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

Mali stun Senegal to reach first AfroBasket Final - fiba.basketballMali stun Senegal to reach first AfroBasket Final  fiba.basketball

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

World Cup 2026 qualifying: Cape Verde, Senegal and South Africa on brink of spots - BBCWorld Cup 2026 qualifying: Cape Verde, Senegal and South Africa on brink of spots  BBC

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)

Senegal Probes Fintech CinetPay Over Money Laundering, Fraud - WeeTrackerSenegal Probes Fintech CinetPay Over Money Laundering, Fraud  WeeTracker

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 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)

Goals and Highlights for DR Congo 2-3 Senegal in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match - VAVEL.comGoals and Highlights for DR Congo 2-3 Senegal in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match  VAVEL.com

World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Violence erupts in Kinshasa after DR Congo – Senegal (Video) - ca.sports.yahoo.comWorld Cup 2026 qualifiers: Violence erupts in Kinshasa after DR Congo – Senegal (Video)  ca.sports.yahoo.com

Youthful Senegal test Morocco’s pedigree in heavyweight CHAN semi-final - cafonline.comYouthful Senegal test Morocco’s pedigree in heavyweight CHAN semi-final  cafonline.com

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

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

Senegal stage dramatic Kinshasa comeback, Cape Verde pull clear, Bafana and Nigeria share points - cafonline.comSenegal stage dramatic Kinshasa comeback, Cape Verde pull clear, Bafana and Nigeria share points  cafonline.com

“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

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

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

Q&A: Macky Sall on a new $50bln plan to climate-proof Africa - Context NewsQ&A: Macky Sall on a new $50bln plan to climate-proof Africa  Context News

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

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

Senegal helps to power Africa’s drive for vaccine independence - CEPISenegal helps to power Africa’s drive for vaccine independence  CEPI

They promised and they did it- Senegal President praises Teranga Lions’ brilliant win over DR Congo - Citi Sports OnlineThey promised and they did it- Senegal President praises Teranga Lions’ brilliant win over DR Congo  Citi Sports Online

9,000-year-old workshop discovery in Senegal reveals life of West Africa’s last hunter-gatherers - Archaeology News Online Magazine9,000-year-old workshop discovery in Senegal reveals life of West Africa’s last hunter-gatherers  Archaeology News Online Magazine