DAKAR, Senegal - You would be forgiven for thinking that the launch of this country's newest TV station was an event backed by Senegal's government. The prime minister arrived in a cortege of cars, their sirens blaring. So did numerous other ministers, flanked by bodyguards.
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While Senegal and DR Congo locked horns over the weekend in Lubumbashi during the first round of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches, which the Lions of Teranga won 4-2, former team striker El Hadji Diouf was in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire for a private visit as well as following the happenings around his former national team, most certainly.
Senegal: Koranic Teachers Sentenced for Forcing Children to Beg
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A Dakar court has handed down six-month suspended sentences to seven Koranic teachers who forced their pupils to beg, in an unprecedented ruling in the largely Muslim country. The accused were also fined 100,000 francs [150 euros], in what Human Rights Watch said was the first ever application of a 2005 law forbidding the practice.
DAKAR, Senegal - Wearing white to symbolize purity, worshippers throughout this African capital gathered to pray on one of the final nights of Ramadan.
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DAKAR, Senegal - Wearing white to symbolize purity, worshippers throughout this African capital gathered to pray on one of the final nights of Ramadan. To purify the soul and purge sin, they hadn't eaten all day and refrained from drinking, smoking and having sex — which during the holy month is only allowed among spouses at night.
Senegal convictions over begging
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Seven Koranic teachers in Senegal are given suspended jail sentences for forcing their students to beg.
DIOUF FOCUSED ON BLACKBURN
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Diouf - hoping to impress for Blackburn. Mame Biram Diouf is putting all his energies into impressing Blackburn - not Manchester United. The Senegal forward joined Rovers on a season-long loan from the Old Trafford club last month.
HRW lauds sentencing of Senegal teachers
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DAKAR, Senegal, Sept. 8 (UPI) -- The sentencing of Koran teachers accused of abusing male students is a move forward for children's rights in Senegal, Human Rights Watch said Wednesday. Senegal - Africa - Human Rights Watch - Qur'an - Maps and Views
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