Senegal

Flooding in Senegal affects 55,600 people

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Flooding along the Senegal River has affected 774 households and nearly 55,600 people, the Senegalese government said in a statement on Saturday.

Tragic accident in Senegal leaves 43 dead: report

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – In an accident between a bus and a truck in Senegal, 21 people were killed and 22 others were injured.

Senegalese PM:

Israeli PM ready to step on thousands of dead bodies in Gaza

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – The Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko accuses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of waging war in Gaza for his own political survival.

13 killed in central Senegal bus crash

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Thirteen people were killed and around 40 others were injured in a traffic accident in central Senegal Thursday evening, local media reported.

Senegal's Constitutional Court nullifies election delay

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – All eyes are now on President Sall whether he will accept the court ruling and reverse the postponement.

Iran beach soccer suffer three losses against Senegal

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s men’s beach soccer team suffered three consecutive losses against Senegal.

Tehran, Dakar ink 6 MoUs in different fields

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Officials from Iran and Senegal signed six memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and cooperation agreements in the cultural, agricultural, legal, and judicial fields.

Senegal beach soccer edge Iran in pre-World Cup friendly

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Senegal men’s beach soccer team edged past Iran 2-1 in a pre-World Cup friendly match on Tuesday.

Iran attaches great importance to cooperation with Africa

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-based Economy Ruhollah Firouzabadi Dehghani has said that his country attaches great importance to Africa and the opportunities for cooperation in the continent.

Deaths in tragic Senegal boat capsize soars to 16

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – At least 16 bodies were recovered after a boat carrying migrants capsized off Dakar, Senegal’s capital, authorities said Wednesday.

Iran finish 2nd in St. Petersburg beach soccer tournament

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – The Iranian national beach soccer team became vice-champion in a four-nation international tournament in Saint Petersburg after being defeated by Russia on Sunday.

Iran downs Senegal at 2023 Nation's Cup

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – Iran's national beach soccer team started the 2023 Nation's Cup on high.

Report:

300 migrants traveling from Senegal to Spain missing

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – As many as 300 migrants traveling in 3 boats from Senegal to Spain have gone missing, news outlets reported.

Iran, Senegal explore ways to expand bilateral relations

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – Ways to develop and improve bilateral relations between Iran and Senegal were discussed at the "Iran-Senegal Friendship Association" meeting in the Senegalese Embassy in Tehran.

9 dead in Senegal protests over opposition leader's sentence

TEHRAN, Jun 02 (MNA) – At least nine people were killed in Senegal clashes following the sentencing of opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, to two years in prison for "corrupting the youth," Senegal interior minister said Friday.

Iran, Senegal discuss trade cooperation

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic and Senegal have reviewed mutual ties in the field of trade.

19 dead, dozens injured in another bus crash in Senegal

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – A bus swerved to avoid hitting a donkey and collided with a truck, killing at least 19 people and injuring dozens of others in Senegal on Monday, authorities said, according to media reports.

40 dead, many injured in Senegal bus crash (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – At least 40 people were killed Sunday and many others seriously injured in a bus crash in central Senegal, according to the country’s president.

World Cup Updates;

US draw with Wales, Netherlands start World Cup with win

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Gareth Bale's late penalty earned Wales a 1-1 draw against the US in their World Cup 2022 opener in Qatar.

Amir-Abdollahian congratulates new Senegalese FM on post

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Iranian foreign minister has sent a message to Aïssata Tall Sall to congratulate her on the successful holding of the parliamentary elections in Senegal and her re-appointment as the foreign minister of the African country.

Iran move into FIFA ranking top 20

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Iran moved up two places to 20 in the latest FIFA ranking released Thursday.

Iran draws against Senegal in friendly

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – The national Iranian men's football team drew versus Senegal in a friendly match in preparation for the Qatar World Cup.

Iranian girls gain 2nd win at 2022 IHF Youth World C'ships

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Iran defeated Senegal 39-29 in the 2022 International Handball Federation (IHF) Women's Youth World Championship on Sunday.

Iran exports to African countries grew by 120% last year

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Head of Iranian Foreign Ministry for Western and Central African Affairs said that Iran’s export of products to the African continent last year in 1400 (from March 21, 2021 to March 20, 2022) registered a 120% growth.

Iran interested in playing friendly with Senegal

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – President of Senegalese football federation Augustin Senghor has revealed that the Iranian team have shown interest in playing a friendly match with the Lions of Teranga.

FM spokesman:

Africa has special importance in Iran balanced foreign policy

TEHRAN, Mar. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has said that in Iran's balanced Foreign Policy, Africa holds a very significant place.

Senegal beat Egypt on penalties to win first AFCON title

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – Senegal have won the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in their history after beating Egypt on penalties in Sunday’s final.

Iran, Senegal discuss expansion of bilateral coop.

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran and Republic of Senegal explored avenues for the expansion of bilateral relations in all fields.

Top diplomats congratulate Iran FM Amir-Abdollahian

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Foreign ministers of the Netherlands, Senegal, South Korea and Madagascar offered their congratulatory messages to their Iranian counterparts Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.