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Russian media outlet RT seeks winning formula in Dakar

Although it has widely publicised its entry into Senegal, RT has not yet received authorisation to broadcast content on national television. While the procedure is ongoing with the regulator, it is simultaneously seeking to establish a partnership with the public broadcaster. [...]

Published on 17/02/2026 at 05:40 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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Russian media outlet RT seeks winning formula in Dakar

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Air France boss on mission to Dakar

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Cheikh Bara Ndiaye, Ousmane Sonko's 'warrior monk' against President Faye

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