Senegal Says Truckers Kidnapped in Mali as Jihadists Declare Blockade
Senegalese truckers have been kidnapped in western Mali, where a jihadist group has declared a transport blockade.
Turkey, Senegal Discuss Defense Industry, Security Cooperation
Turkey's president discussed defense and security cooperation with Senegal's visiting prime minister, hailing Turkey's growing ties with Africa.
Senegal Strengthens Eastern Gendarmerie Amid Mali Border Threats
Senegal is positioning new gendarmerie units in the east of the country as it faces growing security threats along its border with Mali.
French Army Leaves Senegal Ending Military Presence in West Africa
France handed back its last two military bases in Senegal, leaving the French army with no permanent camps in West and Central Africa.
France Returns Military Base to Senegal as Part of Broader Withdrawal
France handed over to Senegal a military base used by its army on Tuesday, as part of a broader withdrawal of French troops from the West African country.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nine Senegalese Soldiers ‘Missing’ in The Gambia
Nine Senegalese soldiers serving in a regional peacekeeping force in The Gambia have gone "missing" during an operation against illegal timber traffickers.
Two Senagalese Soldiers Killed in The Gambia: Senegal Army
Two Senegalese soldiers and a suspected rebel were killed Monday in a clash in the west of The Gambia, Senegal's army said.
Senegal Must Ready for ‘Battle’ With Jihadists, Says President
Senegal's president said his native country and neighboring West African states must "prepare to do battle" to stop jihadist expansion beyond the Sahel.
Alleged Members of Jihadist Cell Remanded in Senegal
A Senegalese court has placed four alleged members of a jihadist cell in pre-trial detention, a legal official said.
Senegal Uncovers Jihadist Cell in East of Country
Senegalese authorities have foiled a jihadist cell linked to al-Qaeda-affiliated militants in Mali, a leading newspaper in the West African state reported.
Security Startups: Rethinking Security Sector Reform in the Sahel
The post-pandemic world, with states and institutions on edge, requires a new approach to security cooperation, especially in the Sahel.
Senegal Builds Military Camp Near Border With Troubled Mali
Senegal began building a military camp near its border with violence-torn Mali to address "cross-border threats (and) trafficking," the defense ministry said.
African Lion multinational exercises scaled back over coronavirus threat
The size and scope of annual African Lion exercise will be reduced this year to reduce the exposure of forces to novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
Fourth Senegalese UN peacekeeper dies after Central Africa helicopter crash
A fourth Senegalese United Nations peacekeeper has died after he was injured in a combat helicopter crash in the Central African Republic two weeks ago
