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In Senegal, education is free for children ages six through twelve years, and it is required that children attend school for at least six years. However, most children do not attend school for that long, even though there are laws that require…

The African Regional Center of Technology, with over thirty members, is centered in Dakar. It has centers for mining and medical research as well as a research institute on African nutrition issues.
The Senegalese Institute of Agricultural Research…

Starting in October of 2019, the Senegalese government began paying for treatment for cervical and breast cancer. The government will also pay for 60% of treatment for other types of cancer. This is an important step forward for healthcare,…

People are using technology to create new initiatives that support the economy such as online tax collection. Often, only 30% of taxes end up collected due to issues in the process. This lack of funds ultimately harms the country, especially rural…

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…

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…

Born on October 9, 1906, in Joal Fadiout, Senegal. Birthed the concept of Negritude, a social revolution throughout the world of black pride. He studied in Paris, France at the Lycée Louis-le-Grand and École Normale Supérieure of the University of…

Although these ideas are often pitted against each other, Mariama Bâ proved that one didn’t have to choose between their Muslim faith and their feminist ideals. Born in Dakar on April 17, 1929, Mariama Bâ was proud to be Senegalese. Her mother died…

Skin lightening products are common, with more than ⅓ of Senegalese women using skin lightening cream. Many of these products are made up of unknown components. In a study, it was found that 75% of women reported adverse effects to skin lightening…

Women in Senegal's educational opportunities are limited. While the majority of Senegalese children attend elementary school, the drop rate for girls remains high to this day. Girls leave school for a wide array of reasons, ranging from poverty to…