Contemporary Life

The Senegalese flag, which was adopted in 1960, is a tricolor flag consisting of green, yellow, and red, with a green star in the middle. Each color represents a different facet of the country’s beliefs or values, as does the star itself. The green…

While different ethnic groups in Senegal generally have their own cuisines, traditional Senegalese meals often consist of rice, corn, or millet covered in a sauce made with vegetables or meat. One popular dish, called yassa, is a dish of chicken and…

The structure of the Senegalese Government is French-inspired, for Senegal used to be a French colony. Senegal has a democratic government with a president, prime minister, and representative government as their form of leadership. The length of the…