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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

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Ebola vaccine trials enter Phase II

New Ebola vaccines are tested in Britain and France as efforts to stem the spread of the deadly virus are stepped up.

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Dakar's economic reforms underpin 2035 ambitions

Senegal’s capital Dakar is showing off its new face, with a development boom. New infrastructure has been given a shot in the arm and in the past few

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The message of healthy food in schools

Can beating world hunger and developing food sustainability start at your own kitchen table? In this edition of Learning World we explore some

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Sahel Festival takes visitors on cultural and musical journey off the beaten track

Every year at the start of spring, the dunes of the Lompoul desert in northern Senegal come to life for the Sahel Festival. Bringing together

Senegal

Karim Wade son of former president of Senegal jailed

Karim Wade, a former senior minister in the Senegal government has been sentenced to six years in prison for corruption. He is the son of the former

Italy

Police arrest suspect in latest migrant tragedy in Italy

Italian police have arrested one of two men suspected of involvement in the latest migrant tragedy in the Mediterranean which killed 10 people. The

Senegal

Organisation of Francophone nations selects first female leader

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Macky Sall: 'Senegal is an island of stability in a problematic region'

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Boosting business in Senegal

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Exposing Slavery

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A sporting chance in the classroom

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Youssou N'Dour on why he switched to politics

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Senegal's President Macky Sall gives first interview

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Closing the education gender gap

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