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Jun 27

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Obama Kicks Off Presidential Trip to Africa With Visit to Senegal

President Barack Obama began an eight-day tour of Africa with a stop in Senegal. In a meeting with President Macky Sall, both leaders embraced transparent government, economic development and food security efforts, but they disagreed on the topic of gay…

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Jun 25

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Why Obama Is Visiting Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania But Not Kenya

By Larisa Epatko

President Barack Obama's last trip to Africa during his presidency -- before he returns this week -- was a 36-hour visit to Ghana in 2009. At the time, he told the Ghanaian Parliament, "Africa doesn't need strongmen, it needs strong…

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May 09

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In Senegal, a Campaign of Education and Dialogue on a Painful Rite of Passage

In Senegal, a Campaign of Education and Dialogue on a Painful Rite of Passage…

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Apr 30

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Helping Mothers Help Their Children in Senegal

Molly Melching, founder of Tostan, describes her work to stop female genital cutting.

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Feb 27

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Senegal’s Two-Term President Wade Hopes to Win a Third Time

By Larisa Epatko

Senegal, a West African nation reputed as being one of the continent's most stable democracies, held presidential elections Sunday despite earlier violent protests by those angry the incumbent is seeking a third term.

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Aug 11

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New Movement in Senegal Rejects Female Circumcision

Thousands of rural communities in Senegal have held rallies to end female circumcision.

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Apr 05

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Monday’s Art Notes

A roundup of arts headlines.

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Jul 08

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President Visits Senegal, Condemns Slavery

Speaking at a former prison in Senegal Tuesday, President Bush condemned the slave trade that brought millions of Africans to the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Oct 01

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Senegal Ministers Resign Over Ferry Disaster

Senegal's defense and transport ministers resigned Tuesday after the sinking of a state-run ferry off the coast of Gambia last week that left nearly 1,000 people presumed dead.

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Sep 27

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Hundreds Feared Dead in Senegal Shipwreck

A storm-blasted ocean ferry sank off the coast of West Africa Thursday night, leaving 88 people dead and 670 missing, believed to be trapped inside the capsized ship.

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