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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Introduction

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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Explained | Senegal's election: What is at stake for investors? - Deccan HeraldExplained | Senegal's election: What is at stake for investors?  Deccan Herald

Cracks undermine Sall's bid to transform Senegal - The New Indian ExpressCracks undermine Sall's bid to transform Senegal  The New Indian Express

Opposition Leader in Senegal released from Prison | Tap to know more | Inshorts - InshortsOpposition Leader in Senegal released from Prison | Tap to know more | Inshorts  Inshorts

Senegal's top opposition leader vows to help win March 24 election - Africanews EnglishSenegal's top opposition leader vows to help win March 24 election  Africanews English

‘We want Sonko’: Senegal opposition boosted after leaders freed before vote - Al Jazeera English‘We want Sonko’: Senegal opposition boosted after leaders freed before vote  Al Jazeera English

Senegal’s Opposition Leaders Freed from Jail Days Before Election - The New York TimesSenegal’s Opposition Leaders Freed from Jail Days Before Election  The New York Times

Is democracy dying in Africa? Senegal’s slide into chaos bodes ill in a year of key elections - The GuardianIs democracy dying in Africa? Senegal’s slide into chaos bodes ill in a year of key elections  The Guardian

Senegal's govt sets March date for delayed presidential election - FRANCE 24 EnglishSenegal's govt sets March date for delayed presidential election  FRANCE 24 English

Senegal President Mack Sall announces 24 March election - BBCSenegal President Mack Sall announces 24 March election  BBC

UN raises alarm over escalating tensions in Senegal after election delay - CNNUN raises alarm over escalating tensions in Senegal after election delay  CNN

2024 Senegal election crisis points to deeper issues with Macky Sall and his preferred successor - The Conversation2024 Senegal election crisis points to deeper issues with Macky Sall and his preferred successor  The Conversation

Former women's team captain Seyni Ndir Seck: "My dream is to see girls playing football everywhere in Senegal" - OlympicsFormer women's team captain Seyni Ndir Seck: "My dream is to see girls playing football everywhere in Senegal"  Olympics

Senegal Supreme Court rejects opposition party appeal to overturn date for presidential election - JURISTSenegal Supreme Court rejects opposition party appeal to overturn date for presidential election  JURIST

Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko released from prison - Financial TimesSenegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko released from prison  Financial Times

Thousands celebrate release of jailed Senegal opposition leaders - ReutersThousands celebrate release of jailed Senegal opposition leaders  Reuters

Russia-Senegal Cooperation in Human Rights: Why Matters? - SpecialEurasiaRussia-Senegal Cooperation in Human Rights: Why Matters?  SpecialEurasia

Senegal: Top opposition leader freed from prison ahead of presidential election - Le MondeSenegal: Top opposition leader freed from prison ahead of presidential election  Le Monde

Top Senegal opposition leader vows to help win March 24 election, speaking out after prison release - The Associated PressTop Senegal opposition leader vows to help win March 24 election, speaking out after prison release  The Associated Press

Senegal's Sonko takes election campaign to the south - FirstpostSenegal's Sonko takes election campaign to the south  Firstpost

Senegal women set to clash with hosts Ghana in African Games semi-finals - CAFOnline.comSenegal women set to clash with hosts Ghana in African Games semi-finals  CAFOnline.com

Senegal's Sonko takes election campaign to the south - RFI EnglishSenegal's Sonko takes election campaign to the south  RFI English

Senegal’s top opposition leaders released from prison as elections loom - Al Jazeera EnglishSenegal’s top opposition leaders released from prison as elections loom  Al Jazeera English

Key issues shaping Senegal's presidential vote - ReutersKey issues shaping Senegal's presidential vote  Reuters

Senegal's top opposition leader freed from prison ahead of presidential election this month - The Associated PressSenegal's top opposition leader freed from prison ahead of presidential election this month  The Associated Press

Tax inspectors to poultry boss: Senegal’s presidential candidates - Al Jazeera EnglishTax inspectors to poultry boss: Senegal’s presidential candidates  Al Jazeera English

June elections proposed during Senegal dialogue to end political crisis - Al Jazeera EnglishJune elections proposed during Senegal dialogue to end political crisis  Al Jazeera English

Senegal sets delayed presidential elections for March 24 - Al Jazeera EnglishSenegal sets delayed presidential elections for March 24  Al Jazeera English

Explainer-Senegal's election: What is at stake for investors? By Reuters - Investing.comExplainer-Senegal's election: What is at stake for investors? By Reuters  Investing.com

How an EU-funded security force helped Senegal crush democracy protests - Al Jazeera EnglishHow an EU-funded security force helped Senegal crush democracy protests  Al Jazeera English

Senegal Elections: 'If I was president' - BBC.comSenegal Elections: 'If I was president'  BBC.com

Senegal's opposition hopes promise of new national currency will win votes - RFI EnglishSenegal's opposition hopes promise of new national currency will win votes  RFI English

Senegal 2023 – Analysis - IEA - IEASenegal 2023 – Analysis - IEA  IEA

Senegal: Concern around suspended election | OHCHR - OHCHRSenegal: Concern around suspended election | OHCHR  OHCHR

Senegal men stun Nigeria to secure African Games semi-final berth - CAFOnline.comSenegal men stun Nigeria to secure African Games semi-final berth  CAFOnline.com

Senegal election: Karim Wade has not had his final word - The Africa ReportSenegal election: Karim Wade has not had his final word  The Africa Report

Senegal Supreme Court rejects opposition party bid to halt presidential election - ReutersSenegal Supreme Court rejects opposition party bid to halt presidential election  Reuters

Senegal: Adoption of amnesty law would be an affront to victims of deadly protests and reinforce impunity - Amnesty InternationalSenegal: Adoption of amnesty law would be an affront to victims of deadly protests and reinforce impunity  Amnesty International

Why have fresh protests erupted in Senegal? | Explained - The HinduWhy have fresh protests erupted in Senegal? | Explained  The Hindu

Senegal: Presidential election campaigns begin ahead March 24 vote - Africanews EnglishSenegal: Presidential election campaigns begin ahead March 24 vote  Africanews English

Strong energy foundations support Senegal's ambitious plans to ramp up sustainable economic growth - News - IEA - IEAStrong energy foundations support Senegal's ambitious plans to ramp up sustainable economic growth - News - IEA  IEA

Senegal: Amnesty Bill Opens Door to Impunity - Human Rights WatchSenegal: Amnesty Bill Opens Door to Impunity  Human Rights Watch

Senegal kicks off shortened election campaign after vote postponement crisis - FRANCE 24 EnglishSenegal kicks off shortened election campaign after vote postponement crisis  FRANCE 24 English

Senegal's presidential poll moves forward - The Sound Kitchen - RFI EnglishSenegal's presidential poll moves forward - The Sound Kitchen  RFI English

Senegal's operators add 158000 mobile lines in Q4 - Telecompaper ENSenegal's operators add 158000 mobile lines in Q4  Telecompaper EN

El Hadji Mamadou Diao promises a “new Senegal” - APANEWSEl Hadji Mamadou Diao promises a “new Senegal”  APANEWS

Senegal sets election date after protests sparked by delay - CNNSenegal sets election date after protests sparked by delay  CNN

Freed from jail, Senegal opposition presidential candidate draws hundreds to first event - ThePrintFreed from jail, Senegal opposition presidential candidate draws hundreds to first event  ThePrint

Senegal Signs its Fourth Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2024–2029 - International Atomic Energy AgencySenegal Signs its Fourth Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2024–2029  International Atomic Energy Agency

Senegal opposition leader Sonko vows to help ally win March 24 election - FRANCE 24 EnglishSenegal opposition leader Sonko vows to help ally win March 24 election  FRANCE 24 English

Senegal opposition coalition promises new currency and revamp of oil contracts - ReutersSenegal opposition coalition promises new currency and revamp of oil contracts  Reuters

Senegal election: Ousmane Sanko release from prison go fit change di presidential election result? - BBC.comSenegal election: Ousmane Sanko release from prison go fit change di presidential election result?  BBC.com

Senegal: Election postponement raised risk of escalating political violence - CredendoSenegal: Election postponement raised risk of escalating political violence  Credendo

Senegal election crisis shakes support for Macky Sall's coalition - ReutersSenegal election crisis shakes support for Macky Sall's coalition  Reuters

Senegal's political crisis takes a toll on the tourism sector - Le MondeSenegal's political crisis takes a toll on the tourism sector  Le Monde

Senegal's Opposition Leader Released From Prison | WPR Daily Review - World Politics ReviewSenegal's Opposition Leader Released From Prison | WPR Daily Review  World Politics Review

African Games: Ahmed Ally Araiiga takes charge of Ghana vs Senegal semifinal clash - Ghana Football AssociationAfrican Games: Ahmed Ally Araiiga takes charge of Ghana vs Senegal semifinal clash  Ghana Football Association

Senegal: Sonko and deputy released 10 days before polls - The Africa ReportSenegal: Sonko and deputy released 10 days before polls  The Africa Report

African Games: We'll rely on our strengths against Senegal - U20 Head Coach - Ghana Football AssociationAfrican Games: We'll rely on our strengths against Senegal - U20 Head Coach  Ghana Football Association

Ghana defeat Senegal to book a place in African Games final - Ghana Football AssociationGhana defeat Senegal to book a place in African Games final  Ghana Football Association

Barbados, Dominica, Senegal, Uruguay formally accept Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies - WTO Latest NewsBarbados, Dominica, Senegal, Uruguay formally accept Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies  WTO Latest News

The beekeepers of Sine Saloum: How all-women team tends to Senegal mangrove - Al Jazeera EnglishThe beekeepers of Sine Saloum: How all-women team tends to Senegal mangrove  Al Jazeera English

Cap des Biches Combined-Cycle Power Plant, Senegal - Power TechnologyCap des Biches Combined-Cycle Power Plant, Senegal  Power Technology

Senegal: Urgent call to maintain connectivity - ARTICLE 19 - ARTICLE 19Senegal: Urgent call to maintain connectivity - ARTICLE 19  ARTICLE 19

Senegal’s Sall vows to exit office in April but election date still unknown - Al Jazeera EnglishSenegal’s Sall vows to exit office in April but election date still unknown  Al Jazeera English

Police and protesters clash after Senegal election postponed - Al Jazeera EnglishPolice and protesters clash after Senegal election postponed  Al Jazeera English

Senegal's Sonko Predicts 1st-round Poll Win If No Fraud - Barron'sSenegal's Sonko Predicts 1st-round Poll Win If No Fraud  Barron's

Postponement of Election in Senegal - United States Department of State - Department of StatePostponement of Election in Senegal - United States Department of State  Department of State

President of Senegal: Equality and inclusion should remain at the heart of the WTO agenda - WTO Latest NewsPresident of Senegal: Equality and inclusion should remain at the heart of the WTO agenda  WTO Latest News

Senegal parliament delays election until December after opposition lawmakers are blocked from voting - The HinduSenegal parliament delays election until December after opposition lawmakers are blocked from voting  The Hindu

Global Gateway Forum: EU and Senegal strengthen partnership - European UnionGlobal Gateway Forum: EU and Senegal strengthen partnership  European Union

Senegal's dialogue: Macky Sall leads discussions towards fair and timely elections - Africanews EnglishSenegal's dialogue: Macky Sall leads discussions towards fair and timely elections  Africanews English

Senegal's president says election will be as soon as possible, after court overturns delay - Africanews EnglishSenegal's president says election will be as soon as possible, after court overturns delay  Africanews English

How Senegal elects its president - ReutersHow Senegal elects its president  Reuters

Nigeria U20 vs Senegal U20: Confirmed Flying Eagles lineup - Afrik-Foot NGNigeria U20 vs Senegal U20: Confirmed Flying Eagles lineup  Afrik-Foot NG

Macky Sall Sets Senegal Election date - The New York TimesMacky Sall Sets Senegal Election date  The New York Times

Senegal Releases Opposition Leaders Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye Ahead of Elections - Democracy Now!Senegal Releases Opposition Leaders Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye Ahead of Elections  Democracy Now!

Senegal as an LNG Exporter? Stranded asset risks in the transition - NewClimate InstituteSenegal as an LNG Exporter? Stranded asset risks in the transition  NewClimate Institute

A new book unearths a buried history of photography in West Africa - CNNA new book unearths a buried history of photography in West Africa  CNN

Senegal president Sall to implement court order reversing election delay - Al Jazeera EnglishSenegal president Sall to implement court order reversing election delay  Al Jazeera English

EBRD approves membership of Ghana and Senegal - EBRDEBRD approves membership of Ghana and Senegal  EBRD

On Senegal's Constitutional Court Decision - United States Department of State - Department of StateOn Senegal's Constitutional Court Decision - United States Department of State  Department of State

Senegal's government sets March 24 as the new date for the delayed presidential election - The Associated PressSenegal's government sets March 24 as the new date for the delayed presidential election  The Associated Press

Senegal leader Macky Sall vows to step down at end of his term in April - Financial TimesSenegal leader Macky Sall vows to step down at end of his term in April  Financial Times

Delayed flowering of mangoes in southern Senegal - FreshPlaza.comDelayed flowering of mangoes in southern Senegal  FreshPlaza.com

Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye: Senegal opposition leaders freed days before election - BBCOusmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye: Senegal opposition leaders freed days before election  BBC

World Report 2024: Senegal - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2024: Senegal  Human Rights Watch

Protest over election delay postponed in Senegal after government ban - Al Jazeera EnglishProtest over election delay postponed in Senegal after government ban  Al Jazeera English

Senegal parliament delays election to December 15 after chaotic vote - Al Jazeera EnglishSenegal parliament delays election to December 15 after chaotic vote  Al Jazeera English

Senegal's presidential candidates kick off campaigns after violent protests over a delay of the vote - The Associated PressSenegal's presidential candidates kick off campaigns after violent protests over a delay of the vote  The Associated Press

Student killed in Senegal protests over election delay - Al Jazeera EnglishStudent killed in Senegal protests over election delay  Al Jazeera English

Senegal elections: Why has President Macky Sall postponed voting? - Al Jazeera EnglishSenegal elections: Why has President Macky Sall postponed voting?  Al Jazeera English

Senegal: Civil society, opposition step up protests to break political deadlock - RFI EnglishSenegal: Civil society, opposition step up protests to break political deadlock  RFI English

Senegal court rules govt's postponement of Feb. 25 presidential poll was illegal - FRANCE 24 EnglishSenegal court rules govt's postponement of Feb. 25 presidential poll was illegal  FRANCE 24 English

Civil society urge nationwide strike, protest in Senegal after vote delay - Al Jazeera EnglishCivil society urge nationwide strike, protest in Senegal after vote delay  Al Jazeera English

VINCI to build electrical infrastructure in Senegal (12/01/2024) - Press releases - Media [VINCI] - VinciVINCI to build electrical infrastructure in Senegal (12/01/2024) - Press releases - Media [VINCI]  Vinci

‘We are at crossroads’: Tension builds in Senegal amid election delay - Al Jazeera English‘We are at crossroads’: Tension builds in Senegal amid election delay  Al Jazeera English

Protesters and security forces clash in Senegal over election delay - Al Jazeera EnglishProtesters and security forces clash in Senegal over election delay  Al Jazeera English

Opposition's call for presidential election date in Senegal goes unmet - Africanews EnglishOpposition's call for presidential election date in Senegal goes unmet  Africanews English

How to make sense of the electoral situation in Senegal - International IDEAHow to make sense of the electoral situation in Senegal  International IDEA

Senegal's Macky Sall proposes amnesty bill to calm election-linked turmoil - FRANCE 24 EnglishSenegal's Macky Sall proposes amnesty bill to calm election-linked turmoil  FRANCE 24 English