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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".

International Business Times

Senegal mourns Thiaroye war heroes slain by French troops 80 years ago

Senegal commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Thiaroye massacre on Sunday, honouring the African riflemen killed by French colonial forces on 1 December, 1944. For the first time, French President Emmanuel Macron has officially recognised the killings as a massacre – calling it a tragedy that demands the uncovering of…

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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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Dakar Biennale: Senegal’s big art show shines a light on a bruised planet

One of Africa’s most important art shows, the 15th Biennale of Contemporary African Art in Dakar – also known as Dak'Art – is currently on in Senegal. A biennale is a major international exhibition held every two years. The theme for 2024 is The Wake – L’Éveil and this year…

The Conversation

Video: ‘Reug Reug’ gets insane parade in return to Senegal after winning ONE Championship title

Watch 'Reug Reug' get a hero's welcome in Senegal following his ONE Championship heavyweight title.

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Senegal Ruling Party Wins Parliamentary Majority: Provisional Results

Senegal's ruling party won over three-quarters of parliamentary seats in weekend elections, according to national provisional results announced Thursday, potentially handing them the means to deliver their ambitious reform agenda.

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Senegal ruling party wins parliamentary majority, paving way for reforms

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Senegal’s ruling Pastef party secures large majority in parliament

Win grants President Bassirou Diomaye Faye a clear mandate to carry out ambitious reforms.

Al Jazeera

Senegal Navy Rescues Thousands On Deadly Migration Route

Learn about Senegalese navy's efforts to rescue migrants attempting perilous journey to Canary Islands and the complex socio-economic factors driving migra...

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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.

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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.

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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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EU vessels to stop fishing in Senegal waters after accord expires

The EU says it will not renew a fishing agreement between Brussels and Dakar following "shortcomings" over illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.

The Independent UK

The EU says it won't renew a fishing agreement with Senegal criticized by many in the country

The European Union says it will not renew a fishing agreement with Senegal that has been criticized by many Senegalese

Radio France Internationale

Former rivals Sonko and Macky Sall face off again in Senegal’s parliamentary elections

In the upcoming parliamentary elections in Senegal scheduled for this weekend, former presidential rivals Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and former President Macky Sall will face off once more - this time aiming to secure a majority in Parliament. This follows their competition in the March 2024 presidential election.

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Senegal's parliamentary election brings new confrontation between President Faye and his predecessor

International Business Times

EU Vessels To Cease Fishing In Senegal After Accord Expires

European fishing vessels will imminently cease activities in Senegalese waters after the non-renewal of an agreement between Brussels and Dakar, EU ambassador Jean-Marc Pisani said Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale

Unprecedented floods devastate harvests in northeastern Senegal

Wide areas of farmland are submerged in north and eastern regions of the West African country, sweeping away the livelihoods of a population largely dependent on agriculture. Over 56 000 people have been displaced in eastern regions, as the country heads to polls on Sunday for a key parliamentary vote.

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