Archaeological findings throughout the area indicate that Senegal was inhabited in prehistoric times. Islam established itself in the Senegal River valley in the 11th century. In the 13th and 14th centuries, the area came under the influence of the Mandingo empires to the east; the Jolof Empire of Senegal also was founded during this time.
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Senegal Independence Day
Posted in Holidays, Senegalese, Video, tagged colonialism, holiday, independence, mali, senegal, Video, wolof on Friday, April 4, 2008 | 9 Comments »
Senegal gained partial independence from France today in 1960 with complete independence achieved upon the dissolution of the Mali Federation on August 20th of the same year.
Brief video of Independence Day in Senegal…
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