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Senegal's navy intercepts 201 African migrants on deadly Atlantic route to Europe
The Senegalese navy intercepted 201 West African migrants, authorities said on Wednesday, as the Atlantic Ocean crossing ...
US-Africa summit: Trump meets leaders of Gabon, Senegal and others
In a letter released on his social media platform, Donald Trump told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney the new rate would ...
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Senegal ditches Akon's 'unrealistic' city project
Designed with curvy skyscrapers and sleek infrastructure, early renderings of Akon City drew comparisons to Marvel's fictional African metropolis Wakanda ...
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Akon’s $6 Billion ‘Wakanda-Inspired’ city in Africa reportedly abandoned
Akon’s $6 billion ‘Wakanda-inspired’ city in Africa has been reportedly abandoned after years of delays and limited progress.
Trump wants to talk business with Africa in hopes of countering China. But a US summit excluded Africa’s big players
The White House hosted an “African leaders” summit of sorts this week. But only five countries from the continent of more ...
Trump hosts West African leaders as the region reels from US aid cuts
The meeting follows U.S. aid cuts and the recent dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development.
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$6 billion Akon City: Senegal officially scraps project
The Akon city project was expected to be completed by 2023 but has since faced significant challenges and delays.
Senegalese navy has intercepted 201 migrants from West Africa
DAKAR, Senegal — The Senegalese navy intercepted 201 West African migrants in the western part of the country, authorities said Wednesday, as the Atlantic Ocean crossing continues to be the most ...
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Akon’s Planned $6 Billion Wakanda-Inspired African City Didn’t Happen, Here’s What It’s Become
The "Locked Up" rapper's dream for a futuristic Senegalese city may not become a reality.
UN, Netherlands cancel LGBTQ event in Senegal after government warning
The U.N. and the Dutch foreign ministry said on Friday they had cancelled an LGBTQ-themed event in Senegal after the West African nation warned of repercussions for organisers and voiced opposition to ...
Senegal's leader flatters Trump with comments about his golf skills
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye flattered Trump as a 'tremendous' golfer and invited him to build an African course during trade talks.
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WAFCON 2024: Morocco and Senegal Name Strong Lineups for Crucial WAFCON Clash
Hosts Morocco and Senegal have both named strong starting elevens ahead of their decisive Group C clash in the ongoing The ...