Senegalese President booed on election day

Last Updated: Sunday, February 26, 2012, 21:41

Senegal has been rocked by back-to-back protests following President`s decision to seek a 3rd term.

Senegalese vote in test of nation`s stability

Last Updated: Sunday, February 26, 2012, 11:51

Senegal`s President Abdoulaye Wade faces re-election on Sunday, having defied opposition efforts to block him .

Senegal braces for fresh protests as poll nears

Last Updated: Sunday, February 19, 2012, 00:38

Senegal braced for more protests just days before presidential polls in which Abdoulaye Wade is seeking a highly disputed third term.

Senegalese police fire tear gas at opposition demo

Last Updated: Saturday, February 18, 2012, 11:56

Senegal is just a week away from a much-anticipated Presidential Election, the first in five years.

Police fire tear gas at Senegal opposition protest

Last Updated: Thursday, February 16, 2012, 09:31

Senegal`s opposition marched in protest over President Abdoulaye Wade`s bid for a third term in February 26 ballot.

Senegal opposition signs anti-Wade pact

Last Updated: Sunday, February 5, 2012, 15:38

Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade`s candidacy was approved last week by the country`s top legal body, but it has sparked riots.

Senegalese court rejects appeal, Wade to run

Last Updated: Monday, January 30, 2012, 11:19

The court`s decision extinguishes any hope that Senegal`s political crisis will be resolved through legal means.

Senegal opposition wants protest against President

Last Updated: Sunday, January 29, 2012, 10:17

A top legal body said President Abdoulaye Wade had the right to run for a third term in elections next month.

Protests sweep through Senegal after poll ruling

Last Updated: Saturday, January 28, 2012, 10:31

A top legal body said President Abdoulaye Wade had the right to run for a third term in elections next month.

Guinea stun Senegal 2-1; reach last eight at African Cup

Last Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2012, 11:13

Rank outsiders Equatorial Guinea reached the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals after eliminating Senegal with a shock 2-1 triumph at rain-soaked Estadio de Bata.

Senegal`s music star Ndour enters Prez race

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 17:42

Senegalese singer Youssou Ndour has announced he is running for president in a bid to unseat incumbent Abdoulaye Wade.

Exim Bank to provide $27.5 mn line of credit to Senegal

Last Updated: Monday, October 17, 2011, 14:51

The Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement with Senegal for extending a USD 27.5 million soft loan to finance exports and consultancy services for a rural electrification project in the African nation.