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France ends permanent military presence in West Africa with troop withdrawal from Senegal
France’s decades-long military presence in West Africa came to a symbolic end on Thursday as it formally withdrew its remaining troops from Senegal, the last West African nation to host a permanent French military base. During a handover ceremony in Dakar, French forces transferred control of Camp Geille and a nearby air base to the…
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$6 billion Akon City: Senegal officially scraps project
Authorities in Senegal have officially abandoned Akon’s $6 billion futuristic pan-African...
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Senegal intercepts over 200 migrants amid surge in risky Atlantic crossings
Senegalese authorities intercepted more than 200 West African migrants this week in one of...
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Not just a visit: Why Trump is hosting five African leaders at the White House
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host the leaders of five African nations in a summit...
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Senegal now first African team to beat England
Senegal became the first African side to beat England in 22 games on Tuesday after winning 3-1 in a friendly at the City Ground. The historic victory over the Three Lions was largely thanks to goals from...
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AfDB to elect new president amid looming $555m funding cut from the U.S
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will elect a new president this week during its annual summit in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, as it faces a major funding cut from the United States. The U.S. government plans...
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Senegal anticipates billions of dollars as it launches domestic oil refining for the first time
Senegal has officially begun refining domestically produced oil for the first time, marking a major milestone in the country’s energy sector. The West African nation expects to generate billions...
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Viral video shows dad surprising daughter with furnished apartment after she left U.S. to join him in Senegal
After 15 years in America, Anaïs D’Ottavo relocated to Senegal, West Africa, expecting to start from scratch. She was speechless when her father, to welcome her, gave her a new apartment fully...
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TikTok star Khaby Lame inspires Senegalese youth after being named UNICEF goodwill ambassador
Senegal-born TikTok sensation Khaby Lame, the world’s most-followed content creator, has been appointed as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador. Following his appointment, the 24-year-old influencer addressed...
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How this Senegalese entrepreneur grew her luxury tea brand with only $200
Adja Sembene Fall, a Senegalese entrepreneur, emerged victorious in the AgriPitch competition sponsored by the African Development Bank in January 2022. With just $200 at the start of her business, the...
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Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye on the road to become Africa’s youngest elected leader
Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to make history as Africa’s youngest democratically elected leader. A year ago, he had a dog’s chance of leading the West African nation of Senegal. But, he rose...
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Senegal: Anta Babacar Ngom, who started largest poultry company, is 1st woman to run for president in years
Anta Babacar Ngom’s presidential quest is invigorating the masses, according to activists, and is helping to progress a decades-long movement for female equality in the West African nation. The sole...
