Senegal's new $575 million airport opens after 10-year saga

By Kieron Monks, CNN

Updated 0953 GMT (1753 HKT) November 16, 2017

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The entrance of Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD) in Diass, around 40km from the Senegalese capital Dakar. <br /><br />The $575 million megaproject will be among the largest airports in Africa when it opens on December 7.
Photos: Inside $575 million megaproject
Ready for take-off – The entrance of Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD) in Diass, around 40km from the Senegalese capital Dakar.

The $575 million megaproject will be among the largest airports in Africa when it opens on December 7.
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The new airport will replace the services of Dakar's existing international airport, which will cease operations.
Photos: Inside $575 million megaproject
New player – The new airport will replace the services of Dakar's existing international airport, which will cease operations.
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