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April 15, 2023
Senegal Endangered Dolphins Threatened by Illegal Fishing Nets

SINE SALOUM, SENEGAL — Scientists believe Sine Saloum is home to 300 Atlantic humpback dolphins, making it the humpback dolphins there the largest single population. But the dolphins face numerous threats in the delta, especially from illegal fishing nets.
April 11, 2023
Senegal Endangered Dolphin Threatened by Illegal Fishing Nets

An international team of scientists is rushing to save West Africa’s Atlantic humpback dolphin, which environmental groups say has been pushed to the brink of extinction. Although Senegal banned nylon monofilament fishing nets that threaten marine life in 1987, critics say the government has failed to enforce the law. Annika Hammerschlag reports from Senegal’s Sine Saloum Delta.
March 02, 2023
‘Africa Tour Important for Macron’: Experts

Experts argue that a recent tour of four African nations that started Wednesday by French President Emmanuel Macron is pivotal towards strengthening ailing relations between Paris and the continent.
November 20, 2022
Senegal Tackles Food Security, Promotes Local Grain

Senegalese environmental specialists are promoting increased usage of locally grown grains such as Fonio -which thrives in dry conditions - as a means of tackling food security, reliance on grain imports and climate change. For more VOA’s Annika Hammerschlag speaks to speciliasts and authorities from Kedougou, Senegal.

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