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Senegal

Senegal is a country in West Africa that is considered among the region's most stable democracies. It is an ocean-facing nation of around 17.5 million people driven mainly by agriculture, fishing and tourism.

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An artwork at Dakar Biennale 2024

The Dakar Biennale 2024 — feminine and feminist?

The Dakar Biennale 2024 — feminine and feminist?

Salimata Diop, the Dakar Biennale’s first woman curator, takes DW on a tour of the highlights of the exhibition.
ArtsNovember 28, 202403:50 min
A man walks down a road in Dakar

Senegal's top court confirms ruling party's big election win

Senegal's top court confirms ruling party's big election win

Senegal's top court confirmed the ruling party's victory giving President Diomaye Faye a powerful mandate for change.
PoliticsNovember 28, 2024
A train is approaching a station in Senegal.

Senegal's TER train is a fast track to better air quality

Senegal's TER train is a fast track to better air quality

Senegal's TER regional rail link offers commuters a cleaner, greener and faster commuting alternative to driving.
TravelNovember 27, 202404:16 min
Mauritanian artist Oumar Ball works in his studio. He paints on a canvas that is lying on the floor.

Dak'Art 2024 highlights Mauritanian artist Oumar Ball

Dak'Art 2024 highlights Mauritanian artist Oumar Ball

The artist sees human traits in animals. DW met Oumar in his studio, crafting life-sized statues and vibrant paintings.
ArtsNovember 14, 202404:00 min
An area of land in Lebanon after an Israeli airstrike in the Khiam valley.

AfricaLink News September 24, 2024

AfricaLink News September 24, 2024

Bodies of migrants discovered off the coast of Senegal +++ 500 people killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon
ConflictsSeptember 24, 202404:20 min
Farmer Mame Abdou Diop films himself with a mobile phone

Senegal's farmers get digital boost from 'agri-influencers'

Senegal's farmers get digital boost from 'agri-influencers'

In Senegal, a new wave of entrepreneurs is using social media to transform agriculture.
TechnologyAugust 22, 202402:18 min
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People wear T-shirts showing presidential candidate Khalifa Sall as they hang out of a car and blow vuvuzelas in the colors of the Senegalese flag

Senegal's election campaign ramps up after poll delay

Senegalese voters head to the polls on Sunday, March 24. Here's who's running, what's at stake, and why it matters.
PoliticsMarch 20, 2024
Protesters holding banners and posters demanding elections before April 2, the end of President Sall's term

Senegal sets new election date as president faces deadline

Senegal's President Macky Sall announced a new election date on March 23 to the delight of his opponents.
PoliticsMarch 7, 2024
Protestors shout and carry flags and banners in Senegal.

Senegal's President Macky Sall bows to pressure on election

Civil society wants elections held before President Macky Sall's second term ends in April.
PoliticsFebruary 19, 2024
Opposition supporters walk next to a burning barricade during demonstrations in Dakar, Senegal

Senegal: Will election delay U-turn appease protesters?

Can Senegal maintain its reputation as one of the strongest democracies in coup-hit West Africa?
PoliticsFebruary 16, 2024
Screenshot of Senegal President Macky Sall speaking on TV. It shows him standing at a podium with the Senegalese flag next to him

Senegal's election delay, President Macky Sall's legacy

What will be President Macky Sall's legacy following the postponement of the 2024 presidential election?
PoliticsFebruary 12, 202402:55 min
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Senegal's young artists take on political crises

Despite the risk some Senegalese are using art to denounce the political system, as Sira Thierij reports from Dakar.
LifestyleFebruary 10, 202404:08 min
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