Senegal, [e] officially the Republic of Senegal, [f] is the westernmost country in West Africa, situated along the Atlantic Ocean coast. It borders Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east, …

2 days ago · Senegal is a country in western Africa. Located at the westernmost point of the continent and served by multiple air and maritime travel routes, Senegal is known as the …

1 day ago · The Republic of Senegal is located on the bulge of West Africa and covers 196,000 square kilometers (76,000 square miles). The independent, English-speaking state of The …

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Nov 27, 2025 · Stay on top of Senegal latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.

Oct 23, 2023 · Senegal is a West African country located in the Northern and Western hemispheres of the Earth. It is bordered by four countries; Mauritania, Mali, Guinea, and …

Dec 11, 2025 · In 1958 the Senegalese electorate accepted his advice to vote in favour of membership in Charles de Gaulle’s proposed French Community, but two years later Senegal …

2 days ago · Senegal is a flat country that lies in the depression known as the Senegal-Mauritanian Basin. Elevations of more than about 330 feet (100 metres) are found only on the …

Sep 22, 2025 · The most interesting facts about Senegal, from killer hippopotamuses who attack fishermen to Africa’s Mecca and Africa’s tallest statue.

Dec 12, 2025 · Senegal's historic city will be largely underwater by the end of the 21st century. Several thousand fishermen have already left their homes on the beach for a stifling dormitory …