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Senegal launches English lessons in nursery and primary schools

Senegal – which uses French in its public schools – has been testing a new programme of teaching English to nursery and primary pupils, in a push to better connect with the wider world.

Radio France Internationale

French troops to exit Senegal by end of 2025

Senegal distances itself from colonial past, following trend sweeping across West and Central Africa since 2022.

Al Jazeera

From street names to textbooks, Senegal is rewriting French colonial memory

New project set to rename public spaces bearing names of colonial officers as Dakar distances itself from France.

Al Jazeera

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With France’s military influence in Africa gone, can it rely on soft power?

The French language and a CFA currency tying 14 countries to France’s treasury continue to have big effects.

Al Jazeera

What France loses by closing its military bases in Africa

Senegalese president Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced on 31 December 2024 that all foreign military bases in his country would close by 2025. On the same day, the Ivorian president said France would hand over control of the Abidjan military base to his country’s army.

The Conversation

Senegal’s legislative mandate

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about Senegal’s legislative elections. There’s “On This Day”, “The Listener’s Corner” with Paul Myers, and Erwan Rome’s “Music from Erwan”– all that, and the new quiz and bonus questions too, so click the “Play” button above and…

Radio France Internationale

West African military leaders prepare to exit Ecowas regional bloc, raising concerns for stability

Leaders of the west African regional grouping Ecowas approved the long-awaited withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from the bloc in December. The three countries have been granted a six-month grace period from January 29, when their exit becomes official, to reconsider their decision.

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Ecowas bloc extends six-month grace period for departing Sahel states

West African leaders are giving the three Sahel countries led by military governments six months to reconsider their decision to quit the regional bloc Ecowas, as security issues and movements of populations cause concern among its 12 remaining members.

Radio France Internationale

Is Francafrique ending? Why Senegal is cutting military ties with France

A wave of African countries is pushing the former coloniser back, but Senegal is the only one without military leaders.

Al Jazeera

West Africa bloc meets as military rulers vow to quit

West African leaders from the regional group ECOWAS met on Sunday for a summit with three nation members led by military governments on the brink of quitting the bloc.

Radio France Internationale

W.Africa Bloc Meets As Military Rulers Vow To Quit

West African leaders from the regional group ECOWAS met on Sunday for a summit with three nation members led by military governments on the brink of quitting the bloc.

International Business Times

Senegal 'making progress' convincing military regimes in Sahel to remain with Ecowas

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has said he is 'making progress' in a mediation mission with junta-led Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, after the trio announced their departure from regional bloc Ecowas.

Radio France Internationale

Senegal seeks answers 80 years after French colonial massacre of soldiers

Commemoration prompts renewed calls for investigation into the killing of African soldiers by the French army in 1944.

Al Jazeera

Senegal Marks 80th Anniversary Of Troop Killings After France Acknowleges Colonial 'Massacre'

Senegal on Sunday commemorated 80 years since the killing of dozens of African troops by French forces that the former colonial master acknowledged this week had been a "massacre".

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Senegal demands answers as the West African country commemorates a French colonial massacre

Biram Senghor regularly goes to pay his respects at a military cemetery in Thiaroye, a fishing village near Senegal’s capital of Dakar, bowing in front of a different grave each time

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Senegal Parliamentary Election To Determine Reform Agenda Success

Learn about Senegal's crucial parliamentary election shaping the country's future and President Faye's reform agenda.

Al Jazeera

Senegal holds snap election as President Faye eyes majority to push reforms

More than seven million people eligible to vote in the snap election, with jobs and rising prices on their minds.

Radio France Internationale

Senegal votes to shape parliament as reforms and economy hang in balance

Senegalese voters head to the polls Sunday to elect a new National Assembly – a crucial test for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s government as it seeks a parliamentary majority to push through its reform agenda.

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