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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…

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…

In the nineteenth century, France began colonizing Senegal and established Senegal as a part of the French West Africa. Tribal chiefs were limited in power, and a European government was established. In 1848, slavery was terminated and the economic…

Danone is a charity organization that is invested in social enterprises that aid impoverished communities. One main goal of the organization is to increase access to drinkable water in Africa, beginning in Senegal. Currently, only sixty-three percent…

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…

The Senegalese economy is not in a prosperous state in the moment. Poverty is an issue in Senegal as 54% of the population is living under the poverty line. 48% of the population is unemployed. Unemployment is most prevalent among younger people who…

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…

The influence of French colonialism still endures in Senegal. When Senegal was a colony of France, the colonists decided that Senegal would focus on agriculturalism in order to further the French mercantilist policy. Thus, due to the French colonial…

In Senegal, there are many struggles that women will face pertaining to a multitude of areas. There is a lack of education for women, and therefore, a very low literacy rate of 46.6%. The lack of education for women leads to many other problems as…

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…