Senegal simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Senegal timeline covering an arranged chronological timetable of key events within a particular historical period by. History senegal was part of the ghana empire in the 8th century and the djolof kingdom, in the area between the senegal river and modernday dakar, during the th and 14th centuries. Free africa ebooks free ebooks library download pdf ebooks. Archaeological findings throughout the area indicate that senegal was inhabited in prehistoric times. Of the state and of sovereignty article 1 the republic of senegal is secular, democratic, and social. In the eleventh century, the ghana empire occupied the southwest portion of mauritania and the western end of mali. Senegal 0 25 50 75 100 km 0 25 50 75 mi cap vert 16 15 30 15 1430 14 30 12 12 11 16 30 15 30 14 30 30 12 30 16 15 14 16 15 3015 1430 14 30.
Since its independence in 1960, senegal has figured as a politically exemplary country in west. The 5 million wolof3 comprise 43 percent of the countrys total population of 11. Some 7,500 direct beneficiaries against 90,000 targeted initially and 571 hectares against 343 initially targeted have been protected. Senegal covers a land area of almost 197,000 square kilometres.
Senegal time line chronological timetable of events. Senegal is bordered by mauritania in the north, mali to the east, guinea to the southeast, and guineabissau to the southwest. Although a selfdescribed socialist and panafricanist, senghor cultivated close ties with the westin particular, franceand. Senegal is a land of traditions, and its people, although heterogenous, share a strong sense of national identity deeply rooted in thiossane, a word used by the wolof as well as the serer fulani, that means history, tradition, and culture. Religious forces have shaped senegals history in many ways, from the colonial period. The four communes of senegal goree, dakar, rufisque, and saint louis were the only place during the african colonial period, where african inhabitants were granted the same right as french. For a more complete treatment of the country in its regional context, see western africa, history of. However, most foreign affairs documents are stored at the archives division of the ministry of foreign affairs. Download now this comprehensive book is the first field guide to the birds of the gambia and senegal, an area of west africa popular with birders for its many tropical african birds. Knowledge of the history of senegal before the 16th century is fragmentary. Senegals constitution of 2001 with amendments through 2009.
It is an electoral democracy and among the few countries in africa never to have experienced a coup detat. Narrative of a voyage to senegal in 1816 undertaken by. This new field guide covers the gambia, a country which is very popular with a large number of birders and tourists, and the whole of neighbouring senegal. Free africa ebooks free ebooks library download pdf. By 500 ad a sophisticated society arose in senegal capable of building stone circles. This comprehensive book is the first field guide to the birds of the gambia and senegal, an area of west africa popular with birders for its many tropical african birds. Early history the tukolor settled in the senegal river valley in the 9th cent.
We use cookies to offer you a better experience, personalize content, tailor advertising, provide social media features, and better understand the use of our services. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. Senegal archives countries office of the historian. Pdf the origins of senegals dependency on rice imports. Senegal country history and economic development 4th century a.
Apr 28, 2020 the history of senegal is commonly divided into a number of periods, encompassing the prehistoric era, the precolonial period, colonialism, and the contemporary era. The major feature seems to have been the gradual movement into senegal of the wolof and serer peoples from the northeast, who reached their present positions between the 10th and 15th centuries ad. The area now known as senegal was inhabited in prehistoric times according to archaeological finds. About 500 bce knowledge of how to make iron tools reached west africa.
May 09, 2011 elements of senegalese history some background. Through events such as the world festival of negro arts, first held in. Senegal s dependen ce on imp orted ric e was not only abou t preference t oward a more c onvenien t food. Culture of senegal history, people, clothing, traditions. Senegal joins the economic community of west african states ecowas, an organization of 16 west african states designed to facilitate trade and development between members. Department of history and theory, bezalel academy of arts and design, mount. The west african nation of senegal is bordered by guineabissau, mali, and mauritania and surrounds its much smaller anglophone neighbor, gambia.
Paleolithic and neolithic axes and arrows have been found near dakar, and stone circles, as well as copper and iron objects, have been found in. The griot profession is passed down generation to generation and requires years of training and apprenticeship in genealogy, history and music. Saint louis was the first permanent french settlement in senegal. Senegaal, officially the republic of senegal french. The first centralized state in what becomes the senegal region, the tekrur kingdom, develops in the senegal river valley. We read every letter or email we receive, and we will convey your comments to cia officials outside opa as appropriate. Bustling, colorful senegal is one of west africa s most popular destinations, and also one of the regions safest.
Relatively dry, its shoreline runs along the atlantic ocean at the sahels westernmost point. In the absence of written sources and monumental ruins in this region, the history of the early centuries of the modern era must be based primarily on archaeological excavations, the writing of early geographers and travelers, written in arabic and data derived from oral tradition. Pdf birds of senegal and the gambia download full pdf. Narrative of a voyage to senegal in 1816 undertaken by order of the french government. The senegal was discovered by navigators from dieppe in the fourteenth century. Other aspects of senegalese culture have traveled into the larger world as well, most notably senghors espousal of negritudea literary movement that flourished in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s and that emphasized african values and heritage. This has strongly influenced the interpretation of the history of what is presentday senegal. The foreign policy of senegal since 2000 the web site cannot be. Zenaga berbers from the north establish an islamic monastery, probably along the senegal river. Senegal of dakar, goree and casamance, known and hidden historic information of senegal. List of books and articles about senegal history online. In addition, senegal has been a member of the economic and social council ecosoc six times and has held a seat at the former. The portuguese had some stations on the banks of the senegal river in the 15th century, and the first french settlement was made at st. In an attempt to understand the roots of senegalese homophobia, the article analyzes several.
The history of senegal is commonly divided into a number of periods, encompassing the prehistoric era, the precolonial period, colonialism, and the contemporary era. The republic of senegal french republique da senegal is a country in west africa. A brief history of music in senegal music from africa. The world bank group has contributed to senegals development performance in various sectors, including. Topic should be about african history, flora and fauna, anthropology and geography of africa, travels in and through africa, biographies of africans, slave trade in africa, fictions in africa, etc. It shares a border with no fewer than five countries, including mauritania to the north, mali to the east, and guinea and guinea bissau to the south. The guide provides full accounts of over 660 bird species and depicts nearly all of these in 48 beautiful color plates. Since its establishment here in 1961, usaid has improved lives by helping create a healthy economy and jobs, improving access to education and health care, strengthening democratic. As a moderate, democratic, and predominantly muslim country, senegal is an important hub for u. The largest and most influential ethnic group in senegal is the wolof.
Download pdf food and agriculture organization of the united. It is al so about t he neglect of domest ic food prod uction, w hich i s exacer bated b y. Senegal history history of senegal colonial senegal. Offers masterful history lesson dissecting the legacy of colonization duration. Dec 04, 2019 anouk is a travel writer, editor, and agent raised in malawi and kenya with more than 15 years of experience working in the african travel industry. Since then, the country has been elected twice a non permanent member of the security council between 19681969 and 19881989. It assures the equality before the law of all the citizens, without distinction of. It is intersected in the south by the gambia and is the westernmost country on the continent. Senegal was the center of the west african slave trade dakar, the capital city, was the capital of french west africa the colonial territory dakar is now a bustling city and center of international black and african culture, arts, politics, education. Senegal has remained relatively stable but poor since gaining independence from france in 1960. Since the world festival of negro arts was organized at dakar in 1966, institutions have been created. Senegal is also diplomatically influential, particularly among francophone african. At various times parts of senegal were included in the empires of tekrur, ghana, and mali. The office of public affairs opa is the single point of contact for all inquiries about the central intelligence agency cia.
It was once part of the ghana empire and, like so much of africa, became a place of trade with european countries such as france infiltrating the senegal mainland by the 1850s having previously owned the offshore island of goree. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading history of senegal, culture of senegal, tourism in senegal, republic of senegal, senegal. Valley or the silvicultural area of ferlo to the peanut basin. The country of ghana as we know it today is related to the ancient ghana empire by name only. The stormwater management and climate change adaptation project has allowed senegal to protect populated, floodprone areas. The capital, dakar, is a vibrant city famous for its lively markets and rich. The tukolor were converted to islam and in the mid11th cent. The national archives of senegal in dakar is open to the public and is the starting point for an application for research. On september 28th 1960, just a few months after its accession to international sovereignty, senegal became a member of the united nations. In 2000, peaceful political change came to senegal for the first time in its history when. Senegals history because of their legacy of independence and their receptiveness to. History of senegal, culture of senegal, tourism in senegal, republic of senegal, senegal. Offers masterful history lesson dissecting the legacy of colonization.
Senegals rich musical heritage is due in part to the diversity and history of its people. History early history the tukolor settled in the senegal river valley in the 9th cent. The first human beings in senegal were hunters but by about 3,000 bce they had learned to farm. The government releases dia from prison, and a new constitution permits 3 political parties. History of senegal lonely planet travel information. There is a system in place for the declassification of diplomatic records, though the degree to which. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Masterplan for promoting investments in the senegal agricultural sector. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading history of senegal, culture of. In 1582 a french company established a factory at the mouth of the senegal, which became. The wolof are proud of their long history as a powerful and independent. The toucouleur people, among the early inhabitants of senegal, converted to islam in the 11th century, although their religious beliefs retained strong elements of animism. Senegal s rich musical heritage is due in part to the diversity and history of its people.
Senegal is located on the shoulder of west africa, on the shores of the north atlantic ocean. This discussion focuses on the history of senegal since european contact. Senegal cultural field guide ethnic groups public intelligence. Pdf this article traces the history of homosexual and transgender behavior in senegal from colonial. With the selection of the permanent representative of senegal as the coordinator of the negotiations of the final outcome document of the summit on mdgs, september 20th to september 22nd 2010, in new york, senegal will play a determinant role to play in building a. Its geographical position meant that it commanded trade along the senegal river. Senegal of dakar, goree and casamance, known and hidden historic information of senegal kindle edition by jerry, sampson. This has strongly influenced the interpretation of the history of what is present day senegal. Senegal history knowledge of the history of senegal before the 16th century is fragmentary. Senegal country history and economic development, information. Senegal timeline covering an arranged chronological timetable of key events within a particular historical period by trending. Narrative of a voyage to senegal in 1816 undertaken by order.