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Now playing Next Senegal Senegal's government says it cannot bring back students from Wuhan Senegal's government says it can't afford to bring home its citizens studying in China. 19/03/2020
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Now playing Next Senegal Watch: Bicycles, art and the cycle of life "With some bikes, including the luggage carrier and everything you can find 2,000 pieces and none of them work without the other. There is a union, a solidarity, they are together, they are soldered together," he feels. 15/08/2019
Now playing Next no comment Senegalese sculptor turns discarded bikes into pieces of art Meissa Fall from Saint Louis, Senegal, recycles abandoned bicycles, using every part to create sculptures effectively extending their usefulness into perpetuity. 14/08/2019
Now playing Next Senegal Watch: Senegal 'Salt Queen' tastes success in a man's world Diouf, 35, began her venture a decade ago, investing her savings to buy her own salt flats in Fatick, one of the West African nation's biggest salt mining regions. 24/05/2019
Now playing Next Focus Senegal: boosting its business IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INVEST IN SENEGAL For years, Senegal has been reforming, modernizing and boosting its entrepreneurs and business climate. They want an emerging market with sustainable growth, which benefits everyone. 28/03/2019
Now playing Next Africanews "Africa's future begins now!" [Inspire Africa] During the International Conference on the Emergence of Africa in Dakar, Hannane sat down with UNDP's Abdoulaye Mar Dieye. 28/01/2019
Now playing Next Africanews Kalidou Kasse: The versatile artist A critically acclaimed painter and sculptor, Kalidou Kasse has been debunking the myth of the starving African artist for years, by showcasing his versatile work at home in Senegal, and abroad. 12/05/2018
Now playing Next Senegal Dakar throws windows on Contemporary African Art wide open for the world 16th edition of Africa's original contemporary arts festival bigger and better than ever, with more than 75 artists exhibiting from 33 countries. 08/05/2018
Now playing Next Focus Focus on Senegal: a good place to do business Senegal has joined the top five most reforming countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. In addition and is now one of the 10 most attractive destinations for investors on the continent. 25/04/2018
Now playing Next Senegal Senegal's fishermen say European overfishing is crippling them For Senegal’s fishing communities, work over the last few years has been sparse — and they blame overfishing by European and other foreign companies. 09/04/2018
Now playing Next Senegal Senegalese dance institution under threat The Ecole des Sables has forged an international reputation in its 19 years of existence, but this African success story now faces a funding crisis. 02/01/2018
Now playing Next Senegal Euroviews. View: Inaction over child marriage not an option Places that have not enacted laws prohibiting child marriage must do so urgently, and those that have must eradicate all loopholes, writes Simona Sikimic 12/10/2017
Now playing Next Focus Meet some of the firms creating a new dynamic in Senegal In this new episode of Focus we’re in Senegal. 15/05/2017
Now playing Next Sport The 2017 Africa Eco Race draws to a close The 2017 edition of the Africa Eco Race has come to a close with Gev Teddy Sella reigning supreme in the motorcycle category. 15/01/2017
Now playing Next Africanews The sea urchin fisherwomen of Senegal Fishing in the sea remains the main activity for most women in Senegal's local Community Lebu. 23/10/2016
Now playing Next Senegal Ex-Chad leader Hissène Habré gets life in prison for crimes against humanity Habré ruled Chad from 1982-1990 Investigators told trial he was responsible for 40,000 killings and torture of 200,000 people He denied all charges, refuses court’s authority Victims campaigned for 25 30/05/2016
Now playing Next Senegal Ex-Chad president sentenced to life in prison for crimes against humanity Hissene Habre has been found guilty of crimes against humanity for ordering the killing and torture of thousands of political opponents during his rule from 1982-1990. 30/05/2016
Now playing Next Focus Growing for growth: Senegal bets big on agriculture Senegal has a climate to die for when it comes to growing food, and with enough water and the right investments could become an African ricebasket. The government is doing its best to ensure Senegal f 18/05/2016
Now playing Next Africanews Chad: Former president Hissène Habré's trial resumes The trial of former Chadian leader Hissène Habré is set to resume today in Senegal. 08/02/2016
Now playing Next Senegal Hissene Habre dragged from court; officials suspend war-crimes trial “This is a farce” shouted the former President of Chad as he was dragged from a court in Senegal, where he is being tried on counts of war crimes 21/07/2015
Now playing Next Senegal Chad's victims of Hissene Habre 'will inspire others' demanding justice In the Chadian capital Ndjamena, the work of the Association of Victims of the Crimes of Hissene Habre has finally born fruit — 25 years after 20/07/2015
Now playing Next Senegal Trial of Chad's former leader Hissene Habre begins in Senegal The trial of the former president of Chad has begun in Senegal. Hissene Habre appears on charges of crimes against humanity after being brought to 20/07/2015
Now playing Next Senegal Chadian despot Hissene Habre's trial to begin in Senegal The historical trial of the former dictator of Chad, Hissene Habre, begins Monday in Senegal. It is the first time a former despot from one African 20/07/2015