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Armed bandits chop off Senegalese villagers' ears
afrol News, 8 May - Senegalese police have opened investigations into an armed attack in the southern province of Cassamance where bandits chop off the left ears of at least 16 villagers in Niaguis, 20 km from the regional capital, Ziguinchor.
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"Scrap FAO," Wade urges
afrol News, 5 May - Senegalese President Abdoulaye has called for the scrapping of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAS), describing it as an institution that largely spends amounts of resources on doing very little and effective operations. Read more
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India exports rice to Senegal
afrol News, 28 April - President Abdoulaye of Senegal has assured his citizens that Indian authorities have agreed to supply 600,000 tonnes of rice annually to the west African country for six years. Like many countries in Africa, rice is a key staple food in Senegal.
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Senegal legalises Habré trial
afrol News, 9 April - Senegalese parliament has legalised the trial of the deposed Chadian dictator through constitutional amendments. Hissène Habré, who ruled Chad between 1982 and 1990, has been accused of committing gross violations of human rights. Read more
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Surge in prices worries UN
afrol News, 8 April - A global surge in food prices has become a great concern to the United Nations, fearing that it could lead to further tensions across the world, including Africa. Read more
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MP's death shocks Senegal
afrol News, 8 April - Most Senegalese would not understand the circumstances that led to the tragic death of ruling party lawmaker in a car crash upcountry, which was they they urged the government to launch investigation into the untimely death of Abdoulatif Gueye. Read more
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West African migrants bailed
afrol News, 1 April - A new program aimed at engaging West African women migrants in the development of their countries has been launched in Italy. Read more
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UN hails Dakar Agreement
afrol News, 17 March - United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, has hailed Chad and Sudan for their determination and commitment to normalise bilateral relations. Read more
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Wade damns Islamophobia
afrol News, 14 March - President Abdoulaye Wade of Senegal has denounced the “increasing wave of Islamophobia fuelled and sustained by evil spirited people who are experts in falsification of history.” Read more
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Islam prohibits terrorism
afrol News, 14 March - The United Nations and the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) shared common views that terrorism and Islam have no linkages.
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37 leaders to grace OIC
afrol News, 11 March - At least 37 heads of state and government have confirmed their participation in the 11th summit of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) scheduled to take place on 13 and 14 March in the Senegalese capital Dakar. Read more
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Sonatel's future worries staff
afrol News, 29 February - Senegalese government's announcement that it would withdraw its capital from the national telecommunications company, Sonatel, has caused anxiety and disbelief among the company's staff. Read more
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