2010 in Senegal explained

This article is a list of events in the year 2010 in Senegal.

Incumbents

• • President: Abdoulaye Wade Prime Minister: Souleymane Ndéné Ndiaye

Events

April

• April 3 - The African Renaissance Monument is inaugurated in the capital of Dakar.^[1]
• April 4 - President Wade declares that to celebrate 50 years of independence he will take back all bases occupied by France.^[2]

October

• October 5 - President Wade dismisses Samuel Sarr from his role as energy minister following a week of protests over a power cut. Sarr is replaced with Wade's son.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Senegal inaugurates controversial $27m monument.
2. Web site: Senegal 'takes back French bases'.
3. Web site: President Wade's son named Senegal's energy minister.