Senegal
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Dec- 2025 -6 DecemberAfrica
Burkina Faso Releases 8 NGO Members Arrested for ‘Spying’
An international NGO in Burkina Faso said Friday that eight of its members had been released, months after the country's military rulers arrested them on accusations of spying.
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2 DecemberAfrica
Russia-Linked Oil Tanker Hit by ‘External Explosions’ Off Dakar
An oil tanker was struck off the coast of Dakar by four external explosions last week after it left Russia, AFP learned from the Turkish shipowner and Senegalese port authorities, as experts questioned whether geopolitics were involved.
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Nov- 2025 -19 NovemberAfrica
Senegalese Navy Conducts First-Ever Anti-Ship Missile Test
The Senegalese Navy has conducted its first-ever test launch of an anti-ship missile, representing a leap in the country’s maritime defense.
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Sep- 2025 -6 SeptemberAfrica
Senegal Says Truckers Kidnapped in Mali as Jihadists Declare Blockade
Senegalese truckers have been kidnapped in western Mali, where a jihadist group has declared a transport blockade.
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Aug- 2025 -8 AugustAfrica
Turkey, Senegal Discuss Defense Industry, Security Cooperation
Turkey's president discussed defense and security cooperation with Senegal's visiting prime minister, hailing Turkey's growing ties with Africa.
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3 AugustAfrica
Senegal Strengthens Eastern Gendarmerie Amid Mali Border Threats
Senegal is positioning new gendarmerie units in the east of the country as it faces growing security threats along its border with Mali.
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Jul- 2025 -17 JulyAfrica
French Army Leaves Senegal Ending Military Presence in West Africa
France handed back its last two military bases in Senegal, leaving the French army with no permanent camps in West and Central Africa.
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2 JulyAfrica
France Returns Military Base to Senegal as Part of Broader Withdrawal
France handed over to Senegal a military base used by its army on Tuesday, as part of a broader withdrawal of French troops from the West African country.
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Mar- 2025 -8 MarchAfrica
France Begins Handover of Military Bases to Senegal: Embassy
France is withdrawing troops from Senegal, handing over military bases in the west African nation after its presence since 1960.
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Feb- 2025 -25 FebruaryAfrica
Senegal, Separatist Casamance Rebels Sign Peace Accord
Senegal's new government and pro-independence Casamance rebels in the country's south have signed an "important agreement" aimed at bringing definitive peace to a region that has endured four decades of conflict, broadcaster RTS said Monday.
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