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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 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…

The family structure in Senegal is very traditional. For example, men are considered the head of the family, and women are responsible for the household duties. Also, the family is a source of strength and pride. Extended families live together in…

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…

Infanticide is an enormous problem in Senegal, mostly due to the tremendous social pressure from the Senegalese society and it’s deep entrenchment in Islam. Because extramarital affairs are so taboo, a woman can expect to be disowned and ostracized…

The capital city, Dakar, suffers from air, waste, and water pollution due to the excess of pollutants. They are under an urgent warning from the World Health Organization due to their fine particle count being far above the acceptable amount of…

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 family plays a very important role in Senegalese society. It influences many aspects in life like dating and culture. Also, family is a source of strength and force. Family is greatly valued. Contrary to western culture, the Senegalese live with…

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…