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River in West Africa
Senegal River at Dagana, Senegal The Senegal River (Serer: "Seen O Gal" or "Senegal" - compound of the Serer term "Seen" or "Sene" or "Sen" (from Roog
Senegal_River
Country in West Africa
of Senegal is Dakar. Senegal is the westernmost country in the mainland of the Old World, or Afro-Eurasia. It owes its name to the Senegal River, which
Senegal
of rivers in Senegal. This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. Sénégal River Falémé
List_of_rivers_of_Senegal
City and commune in Saint-Louis Region, Senegal
Ndar), is the capital of Senegal's Saint-Louis Region. Located in the northwest of Senegal, near the mouth of the Senegal River, and 320 kilometres (200 mi)
Saint-Louis,_Senegal
Major river in West Africa
westward through Senegal and The Gambia to the Atlantic Ocean at the city of Banjul. It is navigable for about half that length. The river is strongly associated
Gambia_River
1989–1991 West African conflict
to 1991. The conflict began around disputes over the two countries' River Senegal border and grazing rights. The conflict resulted in the rupture of diplomatic
Mauritania–Senegal_Border_War
The history of Senegal is commonly divided into a number of periods, encompassing the prehistoric era, the precolonial period, colonialism, and the contemporary
History_of_Senegal
Ancient town in the Senegal river valley
the Senegal River Valley. Its exact location is debated. Possible identifications include the site of Sinthiou Bara in the Matam Region of Senegal, the
Silla_(Senegal_River_Valley)
Town and commune in Tambacounda, Senegal
939, located in the eastern part of Senegal, West Africa. The town is located on the left bank of the Sénégal River, 65 kilometers (40 mi) from the Malian
Bakel,_Senegal
River in Mali, Guinea
between Guinea and Senegal. It turns north and then forms a portion of the border between Mali and Senegal, before joining the Sénégal River 50 km upstream
Falémé_River
River basin in West Africa
Senegal River Basin spans approximately 300,000 square kilometers across Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, and Senegal. Flowing 1,800 kilometers from the Fouta
Senegal_River_basin
from east to west and range from traces of tropical forest along the Sénégal River to brush and savanna in the southeast. Only sandy desert is found in
Geography_of_Mauritania
18th-century Fula epic poem
Toucouleur of Senegal and Mauritania, respectively. It is part of the oral tradition of Futa Tooro, a Fula-speaking region centered on the Senegal River. However
Epic_of_Samba_Gueladio
Gambia River but is otherwise surrounded by Senegal. The four major rivers, the Senegal River, the Saloum River, the Gambia River and the Casamance River, drain
Wildlife_of_Senegal
International border
The Mauritania–Senegal border is 742 km (461 mi) in length and runs from the Atlantic Ocean in the west along the Senegal River to the tripoint with Mali
Mauritania–Senegal_border
Major river in West Africa
along the west coast of Africa in the 16th and 17th centuries, the Senegal River was often postulated to be the seaward end of the Niger. The Niger Delta
Niger_River
Town and commune in Matam, Senegal
Mataam) is the capital town of the Matam Region in north-east Senegal, and lies on the Sénégal River on the border with Mauritania. In the census of 2002, Matam
Matam,_Senegal
States (ECOWAS) to originate in Nouakchott. Mostly ferry traffic on the Senegal River. (from north to south) Nouadhibou Nouakchott Rosso Kaedi Bogue None
Transport_in_Mauritania
border with Senegal. The Gambia penetrates more than 320 km into Senegal, from the Atlantic coast to the center of Senegal along the Gambia River, which bisects
Geography_of_Senegal
– A patrol boat of the Senegalese Navy capsizes at the mouth of the Senegal River, leaving three sailors missing and 10 others rescued. 11 March – The
2026_in_Senegal
is a List of international river borders. Rivers that form any portion of the border between two countries minimum: Rivers that form borders between countries
List of international river borders
List_of_international_river_borders
Half of Earth west of the Prime Meridian
back to 315,000 years ago. Some areas in West Africa like Ivory Coast and Senegal are believed to have had settlements from modern forms of humans dating
Western_Hemisphere
Senegalese singer and guitarist (born 1953)
June 1953) is a Senegalese singer and guitarist born in Podor, on the Senegal River. In addition to acoustic guitar, he also plays percussion. He has released
Baaba_Maal
French civil engineer, architect and a co-designer of the Eiffel Tower
Ruynes-en-Margeride, Cantal, France, and the Faidherbe Bridge over the Sénégal River in Senegal. In 1861 he attended and graduated the École Polytechnique in Paris
Émile_Nouguier
West African ethnic group
The Toucouleur are traditionally sedentary, settled primarily in the Senegal River valley, with farming, fishing and raising cattle as their main activities
Toucouleur_people
1659–19th century process
The French conquest of Senegal started in 1659 with the establishment of Saint-Louis, Senegal, followed by the French capture of the island of Gorée from
French_conquest_of_Senegal
Series of Jihads across West Africa during the 18th and 19th centuries
law. Their success inspired the Toucouleurs on the banks of the lower Senegal River to establish their own state, the Imamate of Futa Toro, through a series
Fula_jihads
Semi-legendary founder of the Jolof Empire
her husband's death, Ndiadiane left his home and travelled, via the Senegal River, to Waalo, where his ability to make good judgements led to the people
Ndiadiane_Ndiaye
Overview of and topical guide to Senegal
overview of and topical guide to Senegal: Senegal – sovereign country located south of the Sénégal River in West Africa. Senegal is bound by the Atlantic Ocean
Outline_of_Senegal
River in Guinea and Mali
The Bafing River (Manding for "black river", French: Rivière Bafing) is the upper course and largest tributary of the Senegal River which runs through
Bafing_River
Town and commune in Saint-Louis Region, Senegal
Saint-Louis Region of Senegal and it is the capital of the Dagana Department. Dagana borders Mauritania across the Senegal River. The different ethnic
Dagana,_Senegal
Colonial period in Mauritania
French companies enjoyed an official French-government monopoly of the Senegal River trade from 1659 to 1798. Contact with the Maures and the black inhabitants
Colonial_Mauritania
War in west Africa, 1674-77
coalition was initially successful, overrunning many kingdoms of the Senegal River valley, after Nasr al-Din's death it lost steam and was eventually destroyed
Char_Bouba_war
Former kingdom in West Africa
Waalo (Wolof: Waalo) was a kingdom on the lower Senegal River in West Africa, in what is now Senegal and Mauritania. It included parts of the valley proper
Waalo
Organisation in Dakar, Senegal
fleuve Sénégal (OMVS; in English Senegal River Basin Development Authority) is an organisation grouping Guinea, Mali, Mauritania and Senegal for the
Organisation pour la mise en valeur du fleuve Sénégal
Organisation_pour_la_mise_en_valeur_du_fleuve_Sénégal
construction of a dam on the Gambia River upstream. It was removed from the endangered list in 2024 after Senegal had taken several measures to improve
List of World Heritage Sites in Senegal
List_of_World_Heritage_Sites_in_Senegal
Medieval Berber tribe of coastal Mauritania
West African history, the area along both sides of the mouth of the Senegal River was controlled by the Godala group of Berbers. They mined the Awlil
Godala
Semidesert region in Senegal and Mauritania
semidesert region around the middle run of the Senegal River. This region, which is located in Senegal, is historically significant as the center of several
Futa_Tooro
Kingdom in West Africa
on the upper Senegal River in West Africa that existed from before 1000 CE to 1858. The kingdom was mainly located in present-day Senegal and some parts
Gajaaga
Country in West Africa
France laid claim to the territories of present-day Mauritania, from the Senegal River area northwards. In 1901, Xavier Coppolani took charge of the imperial
Mauritania
Waterfall in Mali
Chutes du Félou) are located on the Sénégal River 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) upstream of Kayes in western Mali. The river tumbles 13 metres (43 ft) down an
Félou_Falls
Saharan migrants and conquerors. Plinius wrote that the area north of the river Senegal was populated, during Augustus times, by the Pharusii and Perorsi. Berbers
Precolonial_Mauritania
Silatigi
chief who founded a short-lived state called Futa Kingui in the upper Senegal River valley, a precursor of the Empire of Great Fulo. He was referred to
Tenguella
Hydroelectric power station in Guinea
development by the Organisation pour la mise en valeur du fleuve Sénégal (OMVS; English: Senegal River Basin Development Authority). OMVS will sell the electricity
Koukoutamba Hydroelectric Power Station
Koukoutamba_Hydroelectric_Power_Station
River in Mali
forms part of the Senegal watershed. In Manding languages, Baoulé signifies 'red river', Bakoye 'white river' and Bafing 'black river'. The Baoulé's source
Baoulé_River
Region of West Africa
Portuguese to refer to the "black" African peoples living south of the Senegal River (in contrast to the "tawny" Sanhaja Berbers, north of it, whom they
Guinea_(region)
River in the Basque Country
The Gorgol River is a river of southern Mauritania that is a tributary of the Sénégal River. The river is formed by the confluence of the Gorgol Noir
Gorgol_River
Dam on the border of Senegal and Mauritania
gravity dam on the Senegal River, spanning the border of Senegal and Mauritania. It is located next to the town of Diama, Senegal and about 22 km (14 mi)
Diama_Dam
Topics referred to by the same term
d'Oral, 18th-century French name for the Principality of Bethio on the Senegal River in West Africa Oral Roberts University, named after the televangelist
Oral
the Gambia River Valley (OMVG), and the Organization for the Development of the Senegal River Valley (OMVS). During the Cold War, Senegal was part of
Foreign_relations_of_Senegal
River in Africa
The Karakoro River (French: Rivière Karakoro) is a small seasonal tributary of the Sénégal River that forms part of the Mali–Mauritania border. The source
Karakoro_River
National park in Mauritania
park of Mauritania. It lies in south-west of the country around the Senegal River delta. The park is an important wildlife sanctuary. The park was established
Diawling_National_Park
There are various ethnic groups in Senegal. According to "CIA World Factbook: Senegal" (2019 estimates), the ethnic groups are Wolof (39%); Fula (probably
Ethnic_groups_in_Senegal
Species of fish
across the northern half of Africa from the River Nile, and has been recorded in the Gambia River and Senegal River, as well as oases in Algeria. It has been
Hemichromis_letourneuxi
Place in Sédhiou Region, Senegal
town in Sédhiou Region, Senegal, located about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south-east of Sédhiou, on the banks of the Casamance River. In 2018, the population
Bambali,_Senegal
West African state (1350–1549)
empire consisted mostly of Wolof, Serer and Fula from north of the Senegal River. Before the empire's rise, the region was ruled by Lamanes of the Mbengue
Jolof_Empire
Economic sector in Senegal
of Senegal's economy, even though Senegal lies within the drought-prone Sahel region. As only a tiny percentage of the land is irrigated, Senegal continues
Agriculture_in_Senegal
Territory of Western Sahara
inlet, which they excitedly believed to be the mouth of the River of Gold (see Senegal River). The name continued to be used for the inlet and the surrounding
Río_de_Oro
Legat is a small town in southern Mauritania near the Senegal River. It is a station on a proposed railway to carry phosphate from mines near Kaedi. Legat
Legat
Historical state in West Africa
or Tekrour (c. 500 – c. 1456) was a state based in the Senegal River in modern-day Senegal which was at its height in the 11th and 12th centuries, roughly
Takrur
River in Guinea and Mali
Bafing River to form the Sénégal River at Bafoulabé in the Kayes Region of western Mali. In Manding languages, Bakoye signifies 'white river', Bafing
Bakoy_River
Genoese explorers and merchants (fl. 1291)
Africa) — Mena or Amenuan, near the Gihon (here probably meaning the Senegal River) where the sailors were seized by locals and held in close captivity
Vandino_and_Ugolino_Vivaldi
African colonial troops in the service of France
some laptots—particularly those who served aboard navy boats on the Senegal River—was competitive with salaries for French sailors at the time. Manchuelle
Laptot
Pre-colonial state in Mauritania (1640–1902)
of three powerful emirates that controlled the northwest bank of the Senegal River from the 17th to the 19th centuries CE; the others were the emirates
Emirate_of_Trarza
Bilateral relations
in Senegal. During the "Scramble for Africa" France began to insert control of the Senegal River and the hinterland of the country. By 1895, Senegal became
France–Senegal_relations
Military unit
a squadron was sent to Saint-Louis du Sénégal in response to tribal conflicts on the banks of the Senegal river. This detachment became a Senegalese-recruited
Red_Guard_of_Senegal
Political party in Mauritania
black minority population of the south of the country, centered on the Senegal River valley, and was formed and was led by rights activist and former presidential
Alliance for Justice and Democracy/Movement for Renewal
Alliance_for_Justice_and_Democracy/Movement_for_Renewal
Casamance River, the Gambia River, the Saloum River, the Geba River, the Falémé River and the Tamna lagoon near Thiès. Senegal has about three billion cubic
Water supply and sanitation in Senegal
Water_supply_and_sanitation_in_Senegal
Region of Mauritania
south-east, and Trarza to the north-west. The Sénégal River in the south-west runs along the region's border with Senegal. The region is named after the Emirate
Brakna_region
Commune de waly Diantang in Gorgol, Mauritania
rural commune in the Gorgol Region in southern Mauritania, near the Senegal River. It is also spelled Wali Diantang and is often referred to as just Waly
Waly_Diantang,_Mauritania
Pero Vaz da Cunha, Bemoi returned to Senegal to reclaim his throne. A fort was built at the mouth of the Senegal River, securing Portuguese presence. However
Portuguese expedition to Senegal (1487)
Portuguese_expedition_to_Senegal_(1487)
River in Senegal
Doué River (French: Rivière Doué) is a left branch of the Senegal River in Senegal roughly between the cities of Kaédi and Podor. The Doué is about 68
Doué_River
International border
north at the tripoint with Mauritania at the confluence of the Senegal River and Falémé River. It then follows the latter for some distance southwards, before
Mali–Senegal_border
Fula language spoken by Fula and Tukolor peoples
in the Senegal River valley area traditionally known as Futa Tooro. Pulaar is the second most spoken local language in Mauritania and Senegal, being a
Pulaar_language
West African state (1776–1861)
Fula-speaking people (Fulɓe and Toucouleurs) in the middle valley of the Senegal River, in the region known as Futa Toro. Following the trend of jihads in
Imamate_of_Futa_Toro
Overview of and topical guide to Mali
region, where the majority of inhabitants live, features the Niger River and Senegal River. The country's economic structure centers around agriculture and
Outline_of_Mali
Demographic features of the population of Senegal include population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious
Demographics_of_Senegal
Village in Tambacounda, Senegal
Tuabou (also Tuabu or Tyabu) is a village in Sénégal on the banks of the Senegal river, near the border with Mauritania. It lies within the Bakel department
Tuabou
Commune and city in Mali
romanized: Kàyǐ; Soninke: Xaayi) is a city in western Mali on the Sénégal River with a population of 127,368 at the 2009 census. Kayes is the capital
Kayes
Town and commune in Tambacounda, Senegal
town and urban commune in Tambacounda Region of eastern Senegal, lying in the Senegal river valley near the Malian border. Its population in 2023 was
Diawara,_Senegal
French general and colonial administrator (1818–1889)
Saint-Louis. The plan specified in detail the creation of forts along the Sénégal River to end African control of the acacia gum trade from the interior. Faidherbe's
Louis_Faidherbe
Topics referred to by the same term
Apennines, Italy Futa River, Chile Futa, Ghana, a community in Ghana Fouta Djallon, Guinea Futa Tooro, a region along the Senegal River Imamate of Futa Jallon
Futa
hydroélectrique de Gouina) is a run-of-the-river-type hydroelectric installation on Gouina Falls along the Senegal River in Mali. It is located about 18 km (11 mi)
Gouina_Hydroelectric_Plant
kings of the kingdoms of Waalo (or Oualo) and Biffeche on the Senegal River in Senegal and Mauritania in West Africa until the 19th century. The word
Brak_(title)
French explorer and trader (died 1838)
now Senegal and Mali. After entering colonial service in 1819, he worked for a Galam trading association and undertook journeys in the upper Senegal River
Ferdinand_Duranton
Senegal River near city of Saint-Louis. The Niokolo-Koba National Park is a World Heritage Site and natural protected area in south eastern Senegal,
Tourism_in_Senegal
River in West Africa
Mauritania and Mali. In Mali, it joins the Sénégal River 5 km upstream from the town of Kayes. The river flows through a number of shallow depressions
Kolinbiné_River
City in Trarza region, Mauritania
Mauritania and capital of Trarza region. It is situated on the Senegal River at the head of the river zone allowing year-round navigation. The town is 204 km
Rosso
Region on the bank of the Senegal River in Mauritania
Northern bank of the Senegal River, in Mauritania: a fertile band of land extending sixteen to thirty-two kilometers north of the river and containing alluvial
Chemama
Geographical region in West Africa
geographical region in West Africa roughly lying between the Senegal River and the Gambia River. However, there are also text sources which state that Senegambia
Senegambia
Commune and village in Kayes Region, Mali
Mali. The commune includes 18 villages and lies to the south of the Senegal River. The Dakar-Niger Railway passes through Samé. In 2009, the commune had
Samé
Region of Mauritania
Guidimaka to the south-east and Senegal to the south-west. The Senegal River runs along the region's border with Senegal. As of 2013, the population of
Gorgol_region
River in West Africa
Portuguese: Rio Geba) is a river in West Africa. It flows for approximately 550 kilometres (340 mi) through Guinea, Senegal, and Guinea-Bissau. It is also
Geba_River
Africa-based international organization
on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR/CIRGL); and river basin management agreements, such as the Senegal River Basin Development Authority (OMVS). The internal
Regional_economic_communities
Country in West Africa
by the Guineus, a generic term for the African peoples south of the Senegal River, in contrast to the "tawny" Zenaga Berbers above it, whom they called
Guinea
Toucouleur Empire (1850-1890), which spread throughout the upper Niger River and Senegal River bassins in the late 19th century. It marked the destruction of
Battle_of_Segou
Dam in Kayes Region, Mali
(French: Barrage de Manantali) is a multi-purpose dam on the Bafing river in the Senegal River basin, 90 kilometres (56 mi) to the south-east of Bafoulabé, in
Manantali_Dam
of Fort Medina took place in 1857 at Médine, on the left bank of the Senegal River in present-day Mali. The Toucouleur forces of Omar Saidou Tall unsuccessfully
Siege_of_Medina_Fort
Famine affecting Africa's Sahel & Senegal river area
occurred in Africa's Sahel region and many parts of the neighbouring Sénégal River Area from February to August 2010. It is one of many famines to have
2010_Sahel_famine
International border
The border between The Gambia and Senegal is 749 km (465 mi) in length and runs on either side of the Gambia River. In the north-west, the border starts
The_Gambia–Senegal_border
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Surname or Lastname
English and Irish (County Donegal)
English and Irish (County Donegal) : variant spelling of Payton.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Cool; Pleasant Feeling
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
Creative; Cool
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Marathi
Friendly
Girl/Female
Christian, Indian
Nice and General
Boy/Male
Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Telugu
The Best
Female
Scottish
Scottish name, probably derived from the Gaelic word seang, SENGA means "slender."
Boy/Male
Tamil
General nickname
Boy/Male
Muslim
Lieutenant general
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Protector of the Army
Surname or Lastname
Irish (County Donegal)
Irish (County Donegal) : Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Muighe ‘descendant of Muighe’, of unexplained etymology. The English surname (see 2) has also become established in Ulster.English (Norfolk) : unexplained. Compare Moy 1.French : habitational name from places so called in Aisne and Saône-et-Loire, named in Latin as Modiacum ‘(estate) of Modius’ (see Moya 2).Norwegian : habitational name from any of several farmsteads in southwestern Norway named Moi, from Old Norse mói, the dative case of mór ‘sandy plain’.Chinese : possibly a variant spelling of Mei 1.
Girl/Female
Scottish
Backward spelling of Agnes: pure; chaste.
Boy/Male
Indian
Lieutenant general
Girl/Female
Assamese, Indian
General
Boy/Male
Hindu
General nickname
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi
Love; Friendly; Bring Love to People
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Good Luck
Surname or Lastname
Irish (County Donegal)
Irish (County Donegal) : Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Duibhidhir or sometimes of Mac Duibhidhir (see Dwyer, also Dyer).English : of uncertain derivation; possibly from diver, an agent derivative of Middle English dive ‘to dip or plunge’, but if so the application is obscure. It may be a nickname for someone compared to a diving bird. Compare Ducker.
Girl/Female
Latin
Sensual pleasure.
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Army General
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