DAKAR, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Senegal has suspended all mining activity for nearly three years on its side of the southeastern Faleme river in a decree aimed at protecting the environment and ...

At least nine people have been reported dead and many missing after a boat accident in Senegal over the weekend.

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And this time, I would go further—I’d be spending a week gliding up the Senegal River, 125 miles from Saint-Louis to the trading town of Podor, on a river cruiser, the Bou el Mogdad.

Senegal said Tuesday that it was temporarily suspending mining activities along the bank of a river that forms part of its southeastern border with Mali, in a bid to preserve the environment and ...

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. Senegal is trying to move climate refugees from its vanishing coasts. But ...

These were situated at Bambuk, on the upper Senegal River. The Soninke also sold slaves, salt and copper, in exchange for textiles, beads and finished goods. The capital of Kumbi Saleh became the ...

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Mining will be suspended on all Senegalese territory up to 500 m from the river's left bank and remain in place until June 30, 2027, according to the decree published on Tuesday. A survey found ...