World news about “Senegal” published by euronews.
A sporting chance in the classroom Olympic heroes lead the way in school Is taking part in school sport just a matter of keeping fit, or are there more unexpected benefits? And what of those… 15/02/2013
Youssou N’Dour on why he switched to politics This week, I-Talk welcomes musician-turned-politician Youssou N’Dour, Senegal’s new minister for culture and tourism. After making a name for himself as… 25/10/2012
Senegal’s President Macky Sall gives first interview Senegal has once again just shown that where Africa is concerned, it is a little bit different. It has just held a mostly peaceful and fraud-free presidential… 27/03/2012
Senegal’s Sall continues pursuit of stability Macky Sall shot to his present political height of Senegal’s president-elect in a space of 12 years, building on experience. He is originally a geological… 26/03/2012
EU observer Thijs Berman on Senegal Euronews spoke to the head of the EU observer mission in Senegal, Thijs Berman. He said he was worried about a situation where police are firing live rounds… 01/02/2012
Closing the education gender gap This week’s Learning World gives three perspectives on the educational gender gap that exists in the developing world. Second chance for married girls… 11/11/2011
Riots in Senegal after controversial constitutional change – nocomment Thousands of students and other protesters clashed with riot police outside the National Assembly building in the capital Dakar, where lawmakers were due to… 24/06/2011
ICJ: Senegal must prosecute Habre or extradite himA possible trial for the man dubbed the ‘African Pinochet’ has moved a step closer. Hissene Habre, the former president of Chad is wanted in Belgium on… 21/07/2012
Ousted Mali president finds refuge in SenegalMali’s ousted leader has found refuge in neighbouring Senegal, almost a month after a coup forced him to flee his presidential palace. Amadou Toumani Touré… 20/04/2012
ECOWAS impose sanctions on Mali juntaThe new president of Senegal has sworn his oath of office at a ceremony attended by several fellow African leaders. Macky Sall, who was elected with… 02/04/2012
Senegal’s Sall sets out his political futureSenegal’s Macky Sall has been speaking to euronews about his future as the country’s new president. Official results confirm his win with 65 percent of the… 27/03/2012
Wade admits defeat in Senegal presidential pollThere were celebrations in Senegal as supporters of presidential challenger Macky Sall greeted his victory. Although official results have not yet been… 26/03/2012
Voting ends in Senegal’s presidential run-offAs polling stations closed in Senegal’s run-off presidential election, voters were just hours away from knowing whether President Abdoulaye Wade had beaten… 25/03/2012
Calls for peace in Senegal presidential run-off voteThere are appeals for calm as Senegal votes in the second round of presidential elections. With the recent coup in fellow West African country Mali, many… 25/03/2012
Campaigning over in Senegal’s presidential runoff voteCampaigning between the two remaining rivals in Senegal’s presidential election second round runoff ended on Friday after weeks of rallies. Opponents… 23/03/2012
Senegal presidential goes to a second roundOpposition candidate Macky Sall will challenge Senegal’s incumbent leader Abdoulaye Wade to a run off for the presidency in roughly three weeks time. Despite… 01/03/2012
Senegal : second round ballot for presidential electionThe presidential race in Senegal will go to a second round with no candidate heading for an outright majority. There will now be a run off between the two… 28/02/2012
Senegal looks set for a presidential run-offWith unofficial results from Senegal’s presidential election suggesting a close first round , the two front runners, Abdoulaye Wade and Macky Sall are… 28/02/2012
Calls for calm as polls close in SenegalThe international community called for calm as counting got underway in Senegal’s controversial presidential election. The ballot follows weeks of violent… 27/02/2012
Wade booed in Senegal voteSenegal’s President Abdoulaye Wade was booed as he cast his vote in a controversial election expected to return him for a third term. The ballot follows… 26/02/2012
Senegal faces stability test over presidential pollThe people of Senegal are going to the polls in an election that pits the President against a string of rivals who say his bid for a third term is… 26/02/2012
Last minute push to avert Senegal election crisisAn African mediator is making a last ditch attempt to ward off a presidential election crisis in Senegal. Opponents claim that incumbent Abdoulaye Wade is… 25/02/2012
Troubled election threatens Senegal’s democracySenegal is heading for its most contentious election in recent history. The presidential poll will be held on Sunday against a backdrop of political… 25/02/2012
Senegal’s N’Dour slightly hurt at election protestOpposition supporters again clashed with security forces in the Senegalese capital Dakar on Tuesday night ahead of Sunday’s election. Police fired tear gas… 22/02/2012
Senegal opposition calls new anti-Wade protestThe opposition in Senegal has called for another unofficial anti-government demonstration on Monday in the centre of Dakar, following more clashes on Sunday… 20/02/2012
Unrest mars early voting in Senegal electionThe Senegalese capital Dakar has been rocked by a fourth consecutive day of violence in clashes between police and opponents of President Abdoulaye Wade… 19/02/2012
Clashes days before elections in SenegalAt least 10 people have been injured during clashes between police and protesters in Senegal’s capital Dakar. Officers used tear gas to disperse demonstrators… 18/02/2012
Senegal’s Wade risks revoltIn Senegal, anger over President Abdoulaye Wade’s intention to stay in power is shaking the west African country’s social foundations. He is now in position… 01/02/2012
Anti-Wade protesters clash with Dakar policeProtesters clashed with Senegalese police in Dakar on Tuesday after demonstrating against a decision by President Abdoulaye Wade to seek re-election. The… 01/02/2012
Wade again cleared to run for Senegal presidencyOpposition groups have lost their appeal to prevent Abdoulaye Wade running for president of Senegal a third time. The Constitutional Council, the country’s… 30/01/2012
Senegal opposition vows resistance to WadeSenegal’s opposition has vowed resistance to President Wade, whose decision to seek a controversial third term in office sparked violent protests on Friday… 29/01/2012
Dakar quiet after stormy night in Senegal presidency rowCalm has returned to streets of Senegal’s capital city, even though the opposition has vowed to continue its fight against President Abdoulaye Wade’s plan to… 28/01/2012
Senegal protesters to march on presidential palaceThere has been violence in Senegal after the country’s top legal body gave the go-ahead for veteran President Abdoulaye Wade to stand for a third term – and… 28/01/2012
N’Dour speaks about Senegalese candidacyWorld famous Senegalese musician Youssou N’Dour says he wants to give up music for politics and will run for president of his West African nation. Euronews… 12/01/2012
Senegal’s President Wade fuels controversyPressure has been increasing to convince Abdulaye Wade not to run for president of Senegal for a third time. Many say the 85-year-old has no place on a ballot… 12/01/2012
Youssou N’Dour – “If I win the elections in the first round Senegal will go into orbit.”A few days ago the international music star Youssou N’Dour announced he would be a candidate in February’s Presidential elections in Senegal. In the full… 11/01/2012
N’Dour claims popular demand for Senegal presidencyWorld famous singer Youssou N’Dour is contemplating swapping the stage for the campaign rostrum after saying he will run for president in his native Senegal… 03/01/2012
Senegalese singer to stand for presidentWorld-renowned Senegalese singer Youssou N’dour has announced he is to stand in his country’s presidential elections in February. He has not yet spelled out… 03/01/2012
Energy row sparks riots in SenegalSenegal has deployed troops around government buildings in the capital Dakar after riots following prolonged power cuts. Many Dakar homes and businesses… 29/06/2011
Controversial bill withdrawn after protests in DakarSenegalese President Abdoulaye Wade has withdrawn a bill that would have made it easier for him to be re-elected. On Thursday, protests against it lead to… 24/06/2011
Senegal’s Wade backs down over electoral reformSenegal’s president has blinked in the face of riots in the capital Dakar and withdrawn all his proposed changes to the country’s electoral law. The 85… 23/06/2011
Senegal reclaims French basesSenegal has taken back control of all miltary bases held by former colonial rulers France as the country celebrates the 50th anniversary of its… 05/04/2010
Dakar: Wade has inaugarated the new African Renaissance statueWith several African dignatories looking on, Senegalese Preisdent Abdoulaye Wade said the monument, which is taller than the Statue of Liberty, marked a… 04/04/2010
African Renaissance statue causes a stormThe inauguration of a controversial monument to the “African Renaissance” in Senegal is going ahead amid a storm of protest. In the latest blow to President… 03/04/2010
Senegal’s President Wade on aid, Haiti and African initiativeIn Copenhagen, President of Senegal Abdoulaye Wade lashed out at the industrially advanced countries over what he called their unkept promises. He wants… 23/01/2010
Senegal offers Haitians a new life in AfricaThe massive earthquake which struck Haiti last week is just the latest disaster to befall the Caribbean nation. Battered and bruised from both natural and… 18/01/2010
Gaddafi elected to head African UnionThe African Union has voted Libyan President Muammar Gaddafi as the bloc’s leader in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. However the Union has once again… 02/02/2009
