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

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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

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: Olise scores for France, Jackson celebrates with Senegal - FC BayernWorld Cup qualifying: Olise scores for France, Jackson celebrates with Senegal  FC Bayern

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

IMF says Senegal debt misreporting measures still being discussed - MarketScreenerIMF says Senegal debt misreporting measures still being discussed  MarketScreener

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

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

Haranga Resources Reports High-Grade Results at Senegal’s Ibel South Project - Energy Capital & PowerHaranga Resources Reports High-Grade Results at Senegal’s Ibel South Project  Energy Capital & Power

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

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

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

Petrosen Director General to Address MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025, Spotlighting Strategic Projects in Senegal - Energy Capital & PowerPetrosen Director General to Address MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025, Spotlighting Strategic Projects in Senegal  Energy Capital & Power

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

World Cup 2026: Atlas Lions heading to the Americas, Mauritania, Senegal, Egypt secure hard-fought victories - cafonline.comWorld Cup 2026: Atlas Lions heading to the Americas, Mauritania, Senegal, Egypt secure hard-fought victories  cafonline.com

FIFA World Cup Édouard Mendy Hails Senegal’s Fighting Spirit After Stunning Comeback Win - Africa Top SportsFIFA World Cup Édouard Mendy Hails Senegal’s Fighting Spirit After Stunning Comeback Win  Africa Top Sports

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)

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

Senegal Economic Updates - World BankSenegal Economic Updates  World Bank

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

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

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

World Cup 2026 qualifiers – DR Congo vs Senegal: date, time, TV channels and head-to-head history - Foot AfricaWorld Cup 2026 qualifiers – DR Congo vs Senegal: date, time, TV channels and head-to-head history  Foot Africa

Senegal's Sonko pledges 'government of commitment' with cabinet shuffle - TRT EspañolSenegal's Sonko pledges 'government of commitment' with cabinet shuffle  TRT Español

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

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

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

Senegal’s cabinet gets shake up as leaders promise urgent action - africanews.comSenegal’s cabinet gets shake up as leaders promise urgent action  africanews.com

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)

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

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

World Cup 2026 (Q): Senegal emerges victorious in thrilling clash against DR Congo - Foot AfricaWorld Cup 2026 (Q): Senegal emerges victorious in thrilling clash against DR Congo  Foot Africa

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

FIFA World Cup Iliman Ndiaye Reflects on Senegal’s Comeback and His Own Performance - Africa Top SportsFIFA World Cup Iliman Ndiaye Reflects on Senegal’s Comeback and His Own Performance  Africa Top Sports

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

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

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 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)

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

Muslims in Senegal celebrate the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, in photos - AP NewsMuslims in Senegal celebrate the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, in photos  AP News

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

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

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

World Cup 2026 (Q) - Senegal: "It's going to be a war," Pape Gueye warns DR Congo - Foot AfricaWorld Cup 2026 (Q) - Senegal: "It's going to be a war," Pape Gueye warns DR Congo  Foot Africa

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

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

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

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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

Senegal Says Truckers Kidnapped in Mali as Jihadists Declare Blockade - The Defense PostSenegal Says Truckers Kidnapped in Mali as Jihadists Declare Blockade  The Defense Post

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

RD Congo vs Senegal: Leopards fans storm Stade des Martyrs - Foot AfricaRD Congo vs Senegal: Leopards fans storm Stade des Martyrs  Foot Africa

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

RD Congo vs Senegal: Leopards fans storm Stade des Martyrs - ca.sports.yahoo.comRD Congo vs Senegal: Leopards fans storm Stade des Martyrs  ca.sports.yahoo.com

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

Senegal Reshuffles Cabinet as Faye and Sonko Face Mounting Pressure - Africa.comSenegal Reshuffles Cabinet as Faye and Sonko Face Mounting Pressure  Africa.com

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

“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

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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

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

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

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

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

How to watch DR Congo v Senegal: Live stream, kick-off time and head-to-head stats - bet365How to watch DR Congo v Senegal: Live stream, kick-off time and head-to-head stats  bet365

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

Uncategorised Senegal Boast World’s Best Unbeaten Run in International Football - Africa Top SportsUncategorised Senegal Boast World’s Best Unbeaten Run in International Football  Africa Top Sports

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

Riots Erupt in Kinshasa After DR Congo’s 3-2 World Cup Qualifier Defeat to Senegal - Barlaman TodayRiots Erupt in Kinshasa After DR Congo’s 3-2 World Cup Qualifier Defeat to Senegal  Barlaman Today

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

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

IMF talks on Senegal's debt misreporting to take 'a few more weeks' - ReutersIMF talks on Senegal's debt misreporting to take 'a few more weeks'  Reuters

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

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 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, ministerial reshuffle: Jean-Baptiste Tine and Ousmane Diagne leave the government - Financial AfrikSenegal, ministerial reshuffle: Jean-Baptiste Tine and Ousmane Diagne leave the government  Financial Afrik

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World Cup 2026 (Q): Omar Abdelkadir Artan to referee the blockbuster clash between DR Congo and Senegal - Foot AfricaWorld Cup 2026 (Q): Omar Abdelkadir Artan to referee the blockbuster clash between DR Congo and Senegal  Foot Africa

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

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

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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

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Haranga Resources Hits High-Grade Gold at Ibel South Project in Senegal - smallcaps.com.auHaranga Resources Hits High-Grade Gold at Ibel South Project in Senegal  smallcaps.com.au

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