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Youssou Ndour applies for 2012 election

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

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Senegal music star NDour makes bid for presidency

By SADIBOU MARONE - Associated Press

U.S. pressure leads to ban on beggars in Senegal

By Rukmini Callimachi - Associated Press

Mechanic cousins Fatou Kamara (left) and Fatou Sylla own an auto-repair shop in Dakar, Senegal, and employ eight men in a nation where few women work outside the home and those who do usually choose jobs such as sewing or hairstyling. (Associated Press)

Female auto mechanics overcome barriers in Senegal

By Artis Henderson - Associated Press

In this Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010 photo, Senegalese pop star Youssou Ndour gestures during the launch of his television station, TFM, in Dakar, Senegal. Outside of Senegal, the 50-year-old chart-topping artist is best-known for his grooving mbalax beat. In his native country, he is also known for his scathing critique of the ruling party. Senegal's government has forbidden Ndour from doing newscasts on his new channel, and the license allowing him to do 'cultural programming' was only granted after a two-year stalemate. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

African pop star Youssou Ndour launches TV station

By RUKMINI CALLIMACHI - Associated Press

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U.S. aid meant to reward reforms goes to countries listed as corrupt

By Chuck Neubauer and Matthew Cella - The Washington Times

In September 2009, Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade gave a $200,000 farewell gift to an International Monetary Fund representative, "in recognition to his contribution to Senegal." (Associated Press)

For Senegal: U.S. aid, 164-ft. statue

By Chuck Neubauer - The Washington Times

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Senegal sees oil as anti-poverty tool

Senegal sees oil as poverty weapon