When I stepped onto the pebble-paved pathways of Senegal's Gorée Island, I saw bright-pink flowers along vines that wrapped around the tops of purple doorways. Children laughed and played soccer on a ...

DAKAR, SENEGAL – Obama’s visit to South Africa on Saturday will include a stop at Robben Island, where Mandela spent a majority of his 27 years in prison. The White House schedule does not include a ...

DAKAR, Senegal — From dizzying Dakar to vibrant Saint-Louis, Senegal pulsates with rich culture, history and charm. If you want to experience it all — from bustling cities to sleepy, seaside villages ...

Dakar, Senegal —In Dakar, the capital city of Senegal, a long diverse crowd is lined up to board a ferry heading to Gorée Island. Passengers seemed eager to reach the island despite the scorching heat ...

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The small island of Gorée, off the coast of mainland Dakar in Senegal, used to experience frequent blackouts. Residents could stay for weeks on end without access to power. Today, thanks to the ...

At its 31st session (Christchurch, 2007) the World Heritage Committee encouraged the State Parties of Senegal and Qatar to finalize an agreement to carry out a major rehabilitation work on for the ...

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