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France gives back army base to Senegal
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) France has officially returned a military communications base in western Senegal to local authorities after withdrawing its troops, the French embassy announced. This move follows Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s call last...
France Transfers Its Fourth Military Site to Senegal
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) France has officially transferred control of its fourth military site to Senegal, according to a statement issued by the French Embassy in Dakar. The handover, which took place on Tuesday, saw the Inter-Armed Transmission Station in...
France transfers military base to Senegal
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) France has officially handed over a military communications base in western Senegal to the country’s authorities following the withdrawal of its troops, according to an announcement by the French embassy. This transfer marks a significant...
Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong Pays a Courtesy Call on Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the People's Republic of China
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July 24, 2024
On July 23, 2024, Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong paid a courtesy call on Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye in Dakar. Chen Xiaodong said, China and Senegal are comprehensive strategic cooperative partners. The two sides firmly support...
International Black Heritage Month (IBHM) reveals its 2025 Changemaker List featuring Rihanna and Trevor Noah
EIN Presswire
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June 25, 2025
The 2025 Changemaker List also includes: business leader Mellody Hobson, award-winning tv show creator, Shonda Rhimes, actor/producer Kelsey Grammer and more... LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- International...
FLNG Gimi reaches Commercial Operations Date and Golar progresses FLNG growth
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 23, 2025
Golar LNG Limited (“Golar”) is pleased to announce that FLNG Gimi has reached the Commercial Operations Date (“COD”) for its 20-year Lease and Operate Agreement for the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (“GTA”) project offshore Mauritania and Senegal. The...
Premier state Senegal to boot all foreign troops
MENAFN
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has announced that all foreign military forces must leave the country by the end of July. Currently, French troops are the only foreign military personnel stationed in Senegal, operating under a...
Senegal Orders Withdrawal of Foreign Military
MENAFN
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Senegalese Premier Ousmane Sonko has announced that all foreign military personnel stationed in the country must depart by the end of July. Currently, French troops are the only foreign military presence in Senegal, operating under a...
Senegal’s national football team defeats England for first time
MENAFN
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Senegal’s national football team secured a historic 3-1 victory over England in a friendly match held Tuesday in Nottingham, marking England’s inaugural defeat against an African nation. The West African team extended its unbeaten streak...
Israeli Ambassador Flees Senegal Campus Amid Pro-Palestine Protest
MENAFN
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel’s ambassador to Senegal, Yuval Waks, was compelled to exit Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) in Dakar on Tuesday after student-led demonstrations erupted in response to his visit, according to video clips circulating widely on...
UNESCO strengthens the protection of African World Heritage
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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May 9, 2025
Since 2018, the number of African sites on the World Heritage List has risen from 93 to 108. Today, UNESCO is supporting the remaining 11 non-represented African countries to prepare new nominations while mentoring the next generation of heritage...
Oxfam echoes call to end “oligarchic rule” at Vatican tax justice summit
Oxfam
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February 13, 2025
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, former South African President Thabo Mbeki, former Senegalese Prime Minister Aminata Touré, and economists Joseph Stiglitz, Jayati Ghosh and Gabriel Zucman today...
Guinean Artist Elie Kamano to Release New Single Exploring Africa's Colonial Past
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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April 3, 2025
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CAJ News Africa will host the official presentation of Guinean musician Elie Kamano's new single "Africa without Africans" on April 5, 2025, at the Johannesburg Arts Centre, the agency...
Professional Hair Braiding Services Now Available at Amy African Hair Braiding in New York, NY
EIN Presswire
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February 28, 2025
Amy African Hair Braiding in New York, NY Now Offers Professional Hair Braiding Services NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Amy African Hair Braiding proudly offers expert hair braiding services to the vibrant...
Agritech Startups to Win Funding and Mentorship at Heifer International's 4th AYuTe Africa Challenge in Senegal
EIN Presswire
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February 12, 2025
Heifer International launches its 4th AYuTe Africa Challenge in Senegal, offering up to $20,000 in prizes to agritech startups DAKAR, SENEGAL, February 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Heifer International today announced the launch of its fourth...
ATLANTIC ROUTE and SPAIN: Spain asks Frontex to patrol West African coasts ― Senegal to receive € 30 million from the EU to curb migration ― Spain states opposition to migration centres outside the EU; plans to regularise thousands of undocumented peop…
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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October 24, 2024
The Spanish government has asked the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) to try to secure permission to patrol the coasts of several West African countries in order to support the latter’s own migration management efforts. The...
Native Foods and SteMartaen Present A Taste of Senegal: An African Vegan Birthday Party
EIN Presswire
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September 4, 2024
CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Native Foods, a staple in Chicago's vibrant vegan community, is thrilled to announce its second pop-up partnership with SteMartaen, marking a special occasion in the heart of...
FESTAC Africa's BIGGEST Festival in Culture Fashion Music Dance Travel Tourism Trade Investments Arts Crafts Sports Food
EIN Presswire
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August 12, 2024
Anthony “Amp” Elmore, a cultural ambassador & filmmaker, attends FESTAC 2024 to bridge African and African American heritage, fostering unity and cultural pride MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- From August 25th...
Screenwriter Timothy Mallon Tackles Mental Health In His Latest Film ‘RUN’
EIN Presswire
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August 5, 2024
In his latest work, "RUN" Screenwriter Timothy Mallon does not shy away from difficult social issues. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 5, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Mental issues are a growing concern in today’s fast-paced world. Daily...
UNESCO World Heritage: 26 new sites inscribed
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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August 1, 2024
The 46th session of the World Heritage Committee ended on Wednesday in New Delhi, India. The Committee inscribed 26 new cultural and natural properties on UNESCO's World Heritage List. The session concluded with Nauru ratifying the World Heritage...