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LITERATURE
NDiaye becomes first black woman to win top French book award
In a historic first, French-Senegalese writer Marie NDiaye was declared the winner of the top French literary award, the Prix Goncourt, Monday, marking the first time a black woman has won the prize in its 106 year history.
LITERATURE
And now, for the winner of France’s top book award...
All eyes are set for Monday’s announcement of the Prix Goncourt, the most prestigious French literary award amid hopes that this year could mark a historic first in the history of the prize.
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SENEGAL
Senegal leader Wade denies IMF gift was a bribe
Senegal's President Abdoulaye Wade has admitted giving a "farewell gift" of some 133,000 euros to the International Monetary Fund's outgoing agent in the country, but denies any influence-peddling.
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China - Fidel Castro - International Press Review - New York - Senegal
Michael Bloomberg now the biggest spending politician in US history
The New York Times has calculated that Mayor Michael Bloomberg is now the US politician who has spent most of his own money on his own political career…in the history of the country. The American and international press talks report on the story.
SENEGAL
Rebels kill six government soldiers, military says
Six Senegalese soldiers have been killed in a rebel attack carried out by members of the Casamance Movement of Democratic Forces (MFDC), a former independence group, according to Senegalese military sources.
Cameroon - floods - Gabon - Paul Biya - Senegal - Sudan
Violence sweeps Gabon after victory for Bongo Jr
In this edition: floods caused by heavy rain have killed nearly 160 people since June in West Africa; post-election violence mars Ali Bongo's victory in Gabon; and Cameroon responds to a report on the lavish holidays of President Paul Biya.
WEATHER
Floods affect hundreds of thousands in West Africa
Serious flooding after heavier-than-usual rainfall in West Africa has affected some 350,000 people, the UN says. Burkina Faso, Niger, Ghana, Guinea, Senegal and Benin have all been hit by the floods.
FLOODS
West African floods kill five, leave thousands homeless
Heavy rainfall has triggered floods across West Africa, killing at least five people, leaving thousands homeless in Burkina Faso, and smashing infrastructure in Niger and Senegal.
AFRICAN DYNASTIES
Part two: Aspiring heirs
FRANCE 24 takes a look at African countries where power is soon likely to be transferred from father to son. Karim Wade of Senegal (right) and Gamal Mubarak of Egypt (left) are not in office yet, but have their eyes on the political throne.
Barack Obama - Ghana - Nicolas Sarkozy - Senegal
Obama, Sarkozy and Africa (Part 2)
US President Barack Obama's condemnation of Africa's "big men" resonated across the continent, creating a chorus of calls for better governance. Obama’s speech recalled for many French President Nicolas Sarkozy's address in 2007 in Dakar.
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