Dakar

American

[dah-kahr] / dɑˈkɑr /

noun

a seaport in and the capital of Senegal; capital of former French West Africa. 68 sq. mi. (176 sq. km).

Dakar British

/ ˈdækə /

noun

the capital and chief port of Senegal, on the SE side of Cape Verde peninsula. Pop: 2 313 000 (2005 est)

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A pair of friends have become the first all-female British team to complete the Dakar Rally.

From BBC

After a night of jubilation in Dakar, the morning newspapers were ebullient: "Heroic!"

From Barron's

In Senegal's capital, Dakar, supporters were excited as they gathered at an outdoor screen at the foot of the giant African Renaissance Monument.

From BBC

Title-holder Yazeed Al Rajhi was forced to pull out of the Dakar Rally due to mechanical problems, organisers said on Wednesday.

From Barron's

"I am asking the Senegalese people for a sacrifice during two or three years, and I know you will accept this sacrifice," Sonko told a meeting of his Pastef party near Dakar.

From Barron's

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