5th Anniversary of First Africa Summit for Peace

January 24, 2023

Dakar, Senegal—Celebrations were organized to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the historic Africa Summit.

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Africa Summit Launches Three Peace Initiatives

January 19, 2018

Dakar, Senegal—The historic first World Africa Summit concluded with the launch of three important peace initiatives.

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First Africa Summit Convenes in Senegal

January 18, 2018

Dakar, Senegal—Approximately 1,200 participants, including heads of state and government, attended the opening of the Africa Summit 2018.

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First Africa Summit Announced for January 2018

December 26, 2017

The First Africa Summit for Peace, Security and Sustainable Development is being held on January 17-20, 2018 in Dakar, Senegal, with the support of the State of the Republic of Senegal, under the presidency of His Excellency Macky Sall, and support of the National Assembly of Senegal, headed by Hon. Moustapha Niasse.

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UPF-Senegal Meets High-Level Officials

January 2, 2017

Dakar, Senegal—The visit of the UPF president for West Africa provided an opportunity for UPF leaders to meet with high-level Senegalese government officials.

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UPF Brings Character Education to Senegal Schools

January 15, 2016

Dakar, Senegal—Representatives of UPF have gotten the go-ahead from government authorities to bring character education to Dakar schools.

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« Campus Tour » à Ngoundiane, Senegal

June 6, 2012

Ngoundiane, Senegal -  Le 6 juin 2012 s’est tenu le projet « CAMPUS TOUR » à Ngoundiane à 110 km de Dakar. « Campus Tour » c’est une initiative de contact, d’échanges et de dialogues pour trouver des solutions aux problèmes qui assaillent la société en général et la communauté universitaire en particulier.

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Day of Families Observed in Dakar and Ziguinchor

May 19, 2012

International Day of Families programs took place in Ziguinchor on May 15 and Dakar on May 19. Approximately 270 participants attended the Dakar program in a school that is under construction.

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Day of Peace Observed in Casamance

September 21, 2011

Casamance, Senegal - UPF-Senegal organized a commemoration of the International Day of Peace in Casamance, southern Senegal on the theme: "Let's unite in heart."

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Day of Families Observed in Dakar

May 16, 2011

Dakar, Senegal - UPF-Senegal held an outdoor conference on the International Day of Families on the theme of "The Health of the Family" in Dakar on May 16.

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Senegal Ambassadors for Peace Offer Condolences to Japan

April 8, 2011

Dakar, Senegal - UPF-Senegal Ambassadors for Peace paid a visit to the Japanese Embassy in Dakar to offer condolences for the people of Japan.

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Condoléances au peuple japonais

April 8, 2011

Dakar, Senegal - Une vingtaine de membres de l'ONG, la Fédération pour la paix universelle, ont présenté vendredi leurs condoléances au peuple japonais auquel ils ont manifesté leur solidarité en se rendant à l'ambassade nipponne à Dakar, a constaté l'APS.

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Senegalese Performers at Africa Day Event in New York

May 25, 2010

New York, United States - In a speech delivered at the New York City celebration of Africa Day, May 25, hosted by the African Union in partnership with the Universal Peace Federation, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said that peace and sustainable development in Africa was one of the world body’s top priorities. See the Africa Day website.

For videos of the gala multi-national entertainment at the Manhattan Center, click on the name of the country: Algeria, Angola, Chad, Egypt, Ghana, Madagascar, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal.

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Outreach to Officials in Saint Louis

March 4, 2009

Saint Louis, Senegal - UPF-Senegal Secretary General Mbaye DIOP traveled to Saint Louis to meet the Prefect, the Vice Governor, and the Regional Chief Inspector of Customs.

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Growing Interest in Senegal in UPF's Peace Perspectives

December 30, 2008

Dakar, Senegal - Rev. Adama Doumbia visited Senegal at the end of December for meetings in Dakar and Guediaway.

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In Memoriam: Chief Imam Assane Cisse

August 14, 2008

On August 14, 2008, Chief Imam Sheikh Assane Cisse passed to the spiritual world at the age of 63 in his homeland of Senegal.

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Official Launch of UPF Chapter

May 28, 2008

Dakar, Senegal - The official launch of the Senegal chapter of the Universal Peace Federation took place in the main Unesco Hall in Dakar on May 28, 2008.

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Developing Plans for 2008 in Senegal

January 5, 2008

Dakar, Senegal - Secretary General Mbaye DIOP gave a general report of UPF activities in the world, in Africa and in Senegal and also about a UPF conference in Mauritania the previous September. Twenty-two Ambassadors for Peace attended the meeting at the UPF headquarters.

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