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  Senegal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Senegal is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east, and Guinea and Guinea-Bissau to the south.
In January 1959, Senegal and the French Sudan merged to form the Mali Federation, which became fully independent on June 20, 1960, as a result of the independence and the transfer of power agreement signed with France on April 4, 1960.
This reform began with a 50% devaluation of Senegal's currency, the CFA franc, which was linked at a fixed rate to the former French franc and now to the euro.
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 Senegal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Senegal is a republic with a powerful presidency; the president is elected every seven years, amended in the 2001 to every five years, by universal adult suffrage.
Senegal also has 65 political parties which contribute to development of the country through working towards a successful transition to democracy in the country, and even among other developing countries on the African continent.
This reform began with a 50 percent devaluation of Senegal's currency, the CFA franc, which was linked at a fixed rate to the former French franc and now to the euro.
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 Senegal Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Senegalese republic's head of state is the president, elected by universal adult suffrage to a five-year term, who appoints the prime minister who in turn appoints the cabinet (government)cabinet in consultation with the president.
This reform began with a 50 percent devaluation of Senegal's currency, the CFAFCFA franc, which was linked at a fixed rate to the former French franc and now to the euro.
Senegal has a Indigenous cultures, kingdoms and ethnic groups of Senegalwide variety of ethnic groups and, accordingly, multiple languages are spoken.
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 ACRI:Senegal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Republic of Senegal is an interesting case for research as it was not only the first African country to participate in the ACRI program but also decided to join at the same time the French RECAMP program.
Consequently the necessary material is stocked in Senegal and available for the multilateral RECAMP battalion in case of conducting a peacekeeping operation under guidance of the UN or a regional organization.
The fact that Senegal is the first country that received US brigade training is a clear sign for the progress Senegal has made since 1997 in the eyes of the US instructors.
www.sais-jhu.edu /programs/africa/bdressel   (10280 words)

  
 Senegal (08/05)
Senegal is divided into 11 administrative regions, each headed by a governor appointed by and responsible to the president.
Senegal has well-developed though costly port facilities, an international airport serving 28 international airlines that serves as a regional hub, and advanced telecommunications infrastructure, including a fiber optics backbone and cellular phone penetration approaching 10% of the population.
Senegal took a strong position against terrorism in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the U.S., and in October 2001 hosted a conference establishing the African Pact Against Terrorism.
www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/2862.htm   (3558 words)

  
 Senegal - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Most Senegalese (90%) are Muslim, with a minority of some 9% adhering to Christian faiths (mostly Roman Catholic), as well as a small (1%) group that follows indigenous beliefs.
The senegalese writer and film director Ousmane Sembène is considered to be the 'father' of African Cinema.
Senegal Behind Glass: Images of Religious and Daily Life (Annales.
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 Senegal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
As a member of the (WAEMU), Senegal is working toward greater regional integration with a unified external tariff.
The Wolof are the largest single group in Senegal at 43%, other ethnic groups include the Fula (24%), the Serer (15%), the (4%), Mandinka (3%), beside numerous smaller communities.
The Senegalese writer and film director Ousmane Sembène is considered to be the 'father' of.
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 Senegal - Gurupedia
1959, Senegal and the French Sudan merged to form the Mali Federation, which became fully independent on June 20, 1960, as a result of the independence and the transfer of power agreement signed with France on
This reform began with a 50% devaluation of Senegal's currency, the CFA franc, which was linked at a fixed rate to the former French
Lebanese reside in Senegal, mainly in the cities.
www.gurupedia.com /s/se/senegal.htm   (821 words)

  
 senegal - ppu infrormation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Senegal became a territory of French West Africa in 1902 and a French Overseas Territory in 1946, when it gained its own governing assembly and representation in the French parliament.
Senegal's southern province of Casamance, which borders on Guinea-Bissau, began waging a low-level war for independence in 1982.
Senegal's newly-appointed president, Abdoulaye Wade, had his first meeting with MFDC leaders at the end of the year.
www.ppu.org.uk /war/countries/africa/senegal.html   (665 words)

  
 CIA - The World Factbook -- Senegal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Independent from France in 1960, Senegal joined with The Gambia to form the nominal confederation of Senegambia in 1982.
In January 1994, Senegal undertook a bold and ambitious economic reform program with the support of the international donor community.
This reform began with a 50% devaluation of Senegal's currency, the CFA franc, which was linked at a fixed rate to the French franc.
www.cia.gov /cia/publications/factbook/geos/sg.html   (979 words)

  
 Freedom in the World 1998-99: Senegal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The opposition Senegal Democratic Party (PDS) won 23 seats, while the new Union for Democratic Renewal (URD), which was formed recently by a PS defector, won 11 seats.
Casamance is almost entirely separated from the rest of Senegal by the Gambia, but is vital to Senegal’s economy.
Senegal’s population is mostly engaged in subsistence agriculture.
www.freedomhouse.org /survey99/country/senegal.html   (997 words)

  
 Military of Senegal -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
(A republic in northwestern Africa on the coast of the Atlantic; formerly a French colony but achieved independence in 1960) Senegal has well-trained and disciplined armed forces consisting of about 19,000 personnel in the army, air force, navy, and gendarmerie.
In August 1981, the Senegalese military was invited into (A narrow republic surrounded by Senegal in West Africa) The Gambia by President (Click link for more info and facts about Dawda Kairaba Jawara) Dawda Kairaba Jawara to put down a coup attempt.
Senegal intervened in the (A republic on the northwestern coast of Africa; recognized as independent by Portugal in 1974) Guinea-Bissau civil war in 1998 at the request of former President (Click link for more info and facts about Vieira) Vieira.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/m/mi/military_of_senegal.htm   (239 words)

  
 Ways and Means
Foreign military financing refers to congressionally appropriated funds (in the form of grants and loans), given to foreign governments to finance the purchase of American-made weapons, services and training through either FMS or DCS.
During the cold war, this aid was directed toward three principal goals: building up the militaries of the poorer members of the NATO alliance, countering Soviet military influence in the developing world and rewarding Israel and Egypt for making a cold peace in 1979.
This military assistance primarily benefits Israel and Egypt, which receive $1.8 and $1.3 billion, respectively, in FMF annually as a reward for their peace effort at Camp David almost twenty years ago.
www.fas.org /asmp/library/handbook/WaysandMeans.html   (6680 words)

  
 III. Department of State Foreign Policy Objectives: Africa (M-Z)
Military engagement programs will provide a vehicle to enhance the Armed Forces’ positive role within civil society and to assist the country in its continued democratic transition and constructive role in support of the Middle East peace process.
Senegal is our most important Francophone partner in sub-Saharan Africa, a supporter of key U.S. foreign policy initiatives, and a consistent voice for moderation and compromise in multilateral and Islamic organizations.
A complicating factor in providing military training to Uganda is the involvement of the UPDF in certain activities with which the U.S. disagrees, especially its presence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
fas.org /asmp/campaigns/training/annualreport2001/2721_africam_z.htm   (6079 words)

  
 Senegal: Not just for the military
The national police commander in the Ziguinchor and Kolda districts told the assembled officers that humanitarian law was not only a matter for the military — the police were also greatly concerned by these rules.
"The work of the police is not military in nature", said the deputy director of Senegal's military justice department and co-presenter at the event.
The series of awareness-raising events for the national police complements the programme carried out by the ICRC in 1998 for Senegal's armed forces, in which 1,500 officers and men attended humanitarian law courses at 15 military bases and a soldier's handbook was published.
www.icrc.org /Web/Eng/siteeng0.nsf/htmlall/57JPLS   (277 words)

  
 CNN - Clinton greeted with dancing, cheering in Senegal - April 1, 1998
DAKAR, Senegal (CNN) -- After being greeted by thousands of people cheering and dancing in the street Wednesday, President Clinton met with Senegalese President Abdou Diouf, praising the West African nation for its leadership in regional peacekeeping.
Abdoulaye Wade, Senegal's main opposition politician, added some political spice to Clinton's two-day visit by saying he would boycott a reception thrown by Diouf to avoid giving a false impression of national unity.
Senegal is the sixth nation on Clinton's 12-day trip through Africa.
www.cnn.com /WORLD/africa/9804/01/clinton.senegal   (743 words)

  
 Amnesty International 1999 Annual Report on Guinea-Bissau (the Republic of)
He denied the allegations and publicly accused senior government and military officials of involvement in arms trafficking.
They seized military bases in Bissau, the capital, cutting it off from the rest of the country.
Senegal and the Republic of Guinea acted immediately to support the government.
www.amnesty.org /ailib/aireport/ar99/afr30.htm   (1430 words)

  
 afrol News - Protests before Bush's arrival to Senegal
The group expected Senegal to be under extra US pressure to sign an "impunity agreement" before the arrival of Mr Bush.
He said he had reasons to believe that one of the motives for the US President's visit to Senegal was the possible establishment of an American military base.
An agreement of a military base in Senegal would have to be followed by the signing of an "impunity agreement", according to the current policies of the Bush administration.
www.afrol.com /articles/10427   (618 words)

  
 Army Reserve Magazine: ACRI concludes first multi-national training exercise in Senegal - News Updates - Army ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
"This is the second iteration of ACRI brigade training in Senegal and perhaps the most important," said American Ambassador Harriet L. Elam-Thomas in an address to Senegalese government and military officials.
They, Senegal and the other nations, take pride in the fact that they are doing something to help solve the problems and challenges in Africa," said Elam-Thomas.
ACRI is a State Department sponsored program providing peacekeeping and humanitarian assistance training and equipment to the militaries of participating African nations and is supported by the U.S. Special Operations, European and Central Commands.
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 Luxor Egypt : Africa Info Source   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The ethnic groups of Senegal today live in relative peace and harmony, despite their diversity and differences...
See live article   Military of Senegal Senegal has well-trained and disciplined armed forces consisting of about 19,000 personnel in the army, air force, navy, and gendarmerie.
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 Military Of Senegal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
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 Senegal, Map and Flag
After seeing its economy contract by 2.1% in 1993, Senegal made an important turnaround, thanks to the reform program, with real growth in GDP averaging 5% annually during 1995-2002.
Annual inflation had been pushed down to less than 1%, but rose to an estimated 3.3% in 2001 and 3.0% in 2002.
Senegal also realized full Internet connectivity in 1996, creating a miniboom in information technology-based services.
www.greatestcities.com /Africa/Senegal.html   (1091 words)

  
 BBC News | Africa | Casamance rebels accused of soldier's death in Senegal
Casamance rebels accused of soldier's death in Senegal
Military officials in Senegal say one soldier has been killed and another wounded when a mine exploded in the disputed territory of Casamance.
The soldiers were on patrol near Samine at the time.
news2.thdo.bbc.co.uk /hi/english/world/africa/newsid_279000/279491.stm   (76 words)

  
 Senegal 2003 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Military manpower - military age: 18 years of age (2003 est.)
Military manpower - reaching military age annually: males: 116,688 (2003 est.)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP: 1.4% (FY02)
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 Senegal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Due to internal political difficulties, the Federation broke up on August 20, 1960 immediatly following was the bloodiest battle in history when the Senegalese attempted to take over the Gambia using WTFbombs and the new OMGmissles.
However they lost when the Gambians sent out their lollerskaters to cream the Senegalese roflcopters.
They will soon take over the Gambia, they are 1337.
www.yotor.com /wiki/en/se/Senegal.htm   (936 words)

  
 Senegal Military News - Media Monitoring Service by EIN News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
of Sao Tome and Principe; Burkina Faso; Senegal; South Africa and Cote d'Ivoire and representatives...
China has used its financial, military and diplomatic muscle, and even its UN...
Others were held at police stations or military bases in Morocco without being told how...
www.einnews.com /senegal/newsfeed-SenegalMilitary   (653 words)

  
 Senegal Military 1998 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International ...
Senegal Military 1998 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics, Political System
Military expenditures - dollar figure $81 million (1996 est.)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP 2.1% (1996 est.)
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 Pictures of Merlin & Diego, the military macaw & Senegal parrot (ara militaris & poicephalus Senegalus)
Pictures of Merlin and Diego, the military macaw and Senegal parrot (ara militaris and poicephalus Senegalus)
Diego, the Senegal parrot or poichalus Senegalus is two and a half years old and lives together with his mom Angela..
He also lives with Merlin, a military macaw or ara militaris called Merlin.
www.fluffies.org /your-own-parrot-page-military-macaw.htm   (101 words)

  
 Senegal : Geography, People, Politics, Government, Economy, transport
Senegal : Geography, People, Politics, Government, Economy, transport
The Gambia and Guinea-Bissau attempt to stem refugees, cross border raids, arms smuggling, and political instability from a separatist movement in Senegal's Casamance region
Students of the World => Countries of the World => Senegal
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