Senegal

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.

Rouhani felicitates Senegalese Pres. on Iran-Senegal relation

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – In a message on the 50th anniversary of the Iran-Senegal relation, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani congratulated the Senegalese President Macky Sall, government and people on this occasion.

Rouhani felicitates Senegal on Independence Day

TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani offered the Senegalese president and people congratulations on the national day of the country.

Rouhani receives new ambassadors' credentials (+Details)

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday received copies of credentials of the new ambassadors of five countries to Tehran.

New, outgoing ambassadors meet with FM Zarif

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – The new Romanian and Senegalese ambassadors and the outgoing Malaysian ambassador to Iran met with Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Monday.

FM Zarif holds talks with Senegalese, Ghanaian envoys

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met with ambassadors of Ghana and Senegal to Iran on Monday in Tehran-based Foreign Ministry building.

Iran may hold friendly with Senegal in Nov.

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iranian men’s national football team may hold a friendly match against Senegal in November FIFA days as the request has been submitted by an Iranian envoy.

Iran, Senegal discuss coop. in fight against COVID-19

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – Iranian envoy to Senegal and Senegalese minister of health held talks on cooperating with regards to battle the coronavirus global pandemic.

Iran, Senegal review oil, energy, agriculture coop.

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador to Dakar Mohammad Reza Dehshiri held separate meetings with Senegalese Minister of Petroleum and Energy Mouhamadou Makhtar Cisse and Minister of Agriculture and Rural Equipment Moussa Balde.

Senegal congratulates Ghalibaf on election as new Parl. Speaker

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Speaker of the National Assembly of Senegal Moustapha Niasse in a message congratulated Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf on his election as Iran's parliament speaker.

Iran’s new amb. submits credentials to Senegal president

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Iran's newly-appointed Ambassador in Dakar Mohammad Dehshiri submitted a copy of his credentials to Senegal President Macky Sall on Tuesday.