Tag: Senegal
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Five Places to Visit in Dakar, Senegal, With Singer Baaba Maal
[ad_1] Had everything gone to plan, the singer-songwriter Baaba Maal’s move to Senegal’s capital from the northern hinterlands would have ended up differently — specifically, with a law degree. “When I first came to Dakar, I was supposed to study at the university because that was the wish of my parents,” he said, while a…
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HRF Brings UN Attention to Rights Abuses in Congo, Malaysia, and Senegal
[ad_1] NEW YORK (July 19, 2023) — Last week, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) submitted contributions to the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) regarding the Republic of the Congo, Malaysia, and Senegal. “In the Republic of Congo, Malaysia, and Senegal, we keep witnessing the erosion and outright rejection of democratic…
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6 Must-try experiences in wild Senegal
[ad_1] Tackle a journey to an island steeped within the legacy of the African slave commerce Goree Island, simply past Dakar, stands as a spot of immense historic significance in Senegal. With a brief ferry experience separating it from the capital, it gives an simply accessible vacation spot for a couple of hours or perhaps…
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Death toll in Senegal protests rises to 15 as opposition supporters clash with police : NPR
[ad_1] A demonstrator throws a rock at police throughout a protest at a neighborhood in Dakar, Senegal, on Saturday. The clashes first broke out after opposition chief Ousmane Sonko was convicted of corrupting youth and sentenced to 2 years in jail. Leo Correa/AP cover caption toggle caption Leo Correa/AP A demonstrator throws a rock at…