VOA标准英语2013--Obama Praises Democratic Progress in Senegal

Obama Praises Democratic Progress in Senegal Thousands turned out to welcome America's first African-American president, on his first return to sub-Saharan Africa since 2009. At the presidential palace in Dakar, Obama and First Lady Michelle were wel

VOA常速英语2007-Senegal Demands Probe into Attack on AU Troops i

By Kari Barber Dakar 01 October 2007 The government of Senegal is warning it will consider pulling its troops out of the African Union peacekeeping force in Darfur if steps are not taken to guarantee the safety of their contingent. At least 10 Africa

"Have You No Sense of Decency"

Senator McCarthy : Mr. Chairman, in view of that request by Mr. -- Senator Mundt : Point of Order? Senator McCarthy : Not exactly, Mr. Chairman. But in view of Mr. Welch's request that the information be given once we know of anyone who might be per

VOA常速英语2008年-Anger Rises in Senegal, West Africa, Over Soari

By Uma Ramiah Dakar 04 April 2008 Rising gas prices, demand for bio-fuels and poor harvests have all contributed to rocketing food prices around the world. In sub-Saharan Africa where most people spend a majority of their income on food, even the sma

2007年VOA标准英语-In Senegal, Rotting Mangoes Signal Wasted Econo

By Naomi Schwarz Dakar 05 July 2007 As the height of mango season approaches, tons of the succulent fruit arrive in the Sandika mango depot, in eastern Senegal, from villages across Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, and southern Senegal. Mangoes are plentiful i

VOA标准英语2010-In Senegal, Educators Fight to Keep Girls

Twelve-year-old Ramata Barry was married to a man in her village this year. She hopes to stay in school. In the Fouta region of northern Senegal, cultural attitudes about education have made sending girls to school a low priority for families. Though

VOA标准英语2011--Graffiti Coming of Age in Senegal

Graffiti Coming of Age in Senegal Graffiti art in Senegal's capital city is fast becoming a popular and socially accepted way for a young generation eager to speak out. Graffiti in Dakar can be considered a tool for development, rather than a pointle

VOA标准英语2011--Senegal Tests Controversial Maternal Hea

Senegal Tests Controversial Maternal Health Drug A controversial drug that can save women from bleeding to death after delivery has shown promising results in trials conducted in Senegal. Everyday, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), an

VOA标准英语2012--Senegal Votes Amid Turmoil Over Presidential Controversy

Senegal Votes Amid Turmoil Over Presidential Controversy Members of Senegal's opposition movement say they will continue daily protests to force Wade to withdraw his candidacy. Led by several opposition candidates, demonstrators have tried to reach t

VOA标准英语2011-Newly Launched Senegal Airlines to Begin

A new regional air carrier called Senegal Airlines will begin flights this month to neighboring countries in West Africa. A boisterous crowd gathered at the international airport in Senegal's capital, Dakar, for an official ceremony to inaugurate the

VOA标准英语2011--Radio Network in Southern Senegal Tries

A community radio project in Senegal's troubled Casamance region is trying to help the peace process there by encouraging dialogue in an atmosphere of ongoing tension and violence. Pasted to the wall inside Fogny FM, a radio station located just sout

VOA标准英语2013--Obama Visit: Acknowledging Senegal’s Democratic Track Record

Obama Visit: Acknowledging Senegals Democratic Track Record Obama visits Senegal a little more than a year after a hotly contested presidential race tested the country. That election in 2012 began with deadly street protests against the incumbent's u

Alain Giresse named national team coach of Senegal

DAKAR, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- Senegalese football federation president Augustin Senghor announced Wednesday that French veteran Alain Giresse has been named the new coach of Senegal's national football team. The Frenchman signed a two-year deal which wil

VOA标准英语2010-Senegal Says It Remains Committed to Try

Senegal has said it wants all $38 million of the trial's proposed three-year budget up front, a demand the international community is reluctant to agree to, especially because Senegal has not offered a clear plan on how it will conduct the trial. Ann

VOA常速英语2008年-Senegal Paves Way for Possible Habre Trial

By Nico Colombant Dakar 09 April 2008 Senegal's parliament has changed the constitution to make it possible for national courts to try crimes against humanity. This paves the way for a possible trial of exiled former Chadian leader Hissene Habre over

VOA常速英语2008年-Senegal President Reaches Out to Opposition

By Nancy Palus Dakar 05 March 2008 In Senegal, President Abdoulaye Wade has said he is ready to meet with opposition leaders, who are rejoining the political process after boycotting legislative elections last year. But opposition politicians say the

VOA常速英语2007年-Senegal Officials Seek Concrete Economic Result

By Kari Barber Dakar 01 November 2007 European Union officials say plans are in place for a joint European Union-African Union summit to be held later this year. However, Senegalese officials said in a meeting with EU leaders in Dakar late Wednesday

英语杂谈：40 Defense

Radovan Karadzic says he will not attend the opening day of his trial because he needs more time to prepare his defense. Karadzic has chosen to represent himself and claims to have about one million pages of evidence to sort through. But that is not

VOA常速英语2007年-Senegal, Gambia Hold Fair to Promote Responsibl

By Naomi Schwarz Dakar 03 November 2007 Hotel owners, neo-traditional craftsmen, and others in the tourism trade from Senegal and the Gambia convened in Senegal's capital, Dakar, this week for the first ever sub-regional tourism fair to promote respo

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