Senegal
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Tragedy Strikes in Senegal's Parcelles Assainies as Mother and Son Drown in Floodwaters
Awa Ngom, 25, and her 4-year-old son B. Sarr drowned in floodwaters at Parcelles Assainies in Dakar, Senegal.
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Heavy Rainfall Hits Dakar, Senegal
Dakar, Senegal experienced severe flooding on October 4, 2026, with 137.5 mm of rainfall recorded in 24 hours at Dakar-Yoff.
Senegal
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Senegal Remembers Comedian Baye Peulh on 7th Anniversary of His Death
Senegal marks 7 years since the death of comedian Baye Peulh, known for his humorous performances with Makhourédia Guèye in the popular theater troupe Daaray Kocc.
Senegal
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Senegalese Journalist El Hadj Gorgui Wade Ndoye to be Honored at Diaspora d'Or 2026
Senegalese journalist El Hadj Gorgui Wade Ndoye will receive the Diaspora d'Or 2026 award in the Media category on December 19, 2026, in Bruz, France.
Senegal
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Senegal Teachers Return to School Amidst Challenges
Senegalese teachers returned to school on October 5, 2026, with enthusiasm and concerns about the upcoming academic year.
Senegal
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Senegal's ADEPME and UBA Explore New Financing Avenues for SMEs
ADEPME and UBA Senegal discuss collaboration to improve SME financing
Senegal
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Senegal Government Announces Measures and Mobilizes 921 Billion FCFA for Flood Response
Senegal's government has announced measures to respond to recent floods, including a 921 billion FCFA program to mitigate future flood impacts.
Senegal
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Senegal's Fongip Wins Award for Supporting Women Entrepreneurs
Senegal's Fongip fund honored at Paris forum for promoting women's access to finance
Senegal
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Senegal Calls for Reliable Judicial Chain for Battlefield Evidence
Senegal's Justice Minister Maître Moussa Sarr urges better organization of evidence collection and transmission from military operations to courts.
Senegal
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Senegalese Parliament Probes University Computer Program
Senegal's parliamentary inquiry commission continues its investigation into the "One Student, One Computer" program, hearing from five officials on October 6.
Senegal
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Access Voyage Provides 4000 School Kits and Pays Fees for 3000 Students in Saint-Louis
Access Voyage donates 4000 school kits and covers fees for 3000 students in Saint-Louis, Senegal, as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative.
Senegal
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Senegal's Diomaye Faye Administers Oath to New ECOWAS Court Judges
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye administers oath to new ECOWAS Court judges in Abuja, Nigeria.