Senegal

France Begins Handover of Military Bases to Senegal: Embassy

France is withdrawing troops from Senegal, handing over military bases in the west African nation after its presence since 1960.

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Senegal, Separatist Casamance Rebels Sign Peace Accord

Senegal's new government and pro-independence Casamance rebels in the country's south have signed an "important agreement" aimed at bringing definitive peace to a region that has endured four decades of conflict, broadcaster RTS said Monday.

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Senegal President Says No More ‘Foreign Military Presence From 2025′

Senegal's President said that 2025 would see an end to all foreign military presence in the west African country, in a speech to mark the new year.

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Senegal Receives Third 58 S-Class Offshore Patrol Vehicle

Piriou has delivered the third and final 58 S-class offshore patrol vehicle for the Senegalese Armed Forces.

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Senegal Completes US Air Force Aeromedical Evacuation Training

The Armed Forces of Senegal have completed the Aeromedical Evacuation Teams training led by the US Air Force at Ouakam Air Base.

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Senegalese Soldier Killed in Clash With Casamance Rebels: Army

A Senegalese soldier was killed and four were wounded during an operation against separatist rebels in the southern region of Casamance.

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Senegal Signs Peace Deal With Rebels in Country’s South

Senegal signed an agreement with rebels from the country's south who pledged to lay down their arms and work towards a permanent peace.

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Senegal Receives 1,250 M4A1 Rifles From US

The Senegal military has taken delivery of M4A1 rifles from the US Army Security Assistance Command under a foreign military sales contract.

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Seven Senegalese Soldiers Freed in The Gambia

Separatist rebels from Senegal's southern Casamance region handed over seven recently captured Senegalese soldiers in The Gambia.

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Rebels Kill 4 Senegalese Soldiers, Hold 7 Hostage in The Gambia

Separatist rebels have killed four Senegalese soldiers and are holding seven hostage after a clash between Senegal and The Gambia.

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