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1981 in Senegal

Explore 3 historical events and records for Senegal in 1981.

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Historical records for Senegal in 1981

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January

1 January 1981

President Takes Office

Diouf, Abdou · Dakar · President of Senegal · Government / Republic of Senegal

Diouf becomes President after Senghor resigns

1 January 1981

Prime Minister Takes Office

Thiam, Habib · Dakar · Prime Minister of Senegal · Government / Republic of Senegal

Habib Thiam becomes Prime Minister under President Diouf

December

12 December 1981

Confederation President

Diouf, Abdou · Dakar · President of Senegal · Government / Senegambia Confederation

Diouf becomes President of the Senegambia Confederation with Gambia

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