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History of Senegal

2 notable historical events in Senegal, in chronological order.

15th century

  1. c. 15th century – c. 1860s★★★★★

    The transatlantic slave trade

    From the 16th to the 19th century, an estimated 12.5 million enslaved Africans were shipped across the Atlantic to the Americas, with profound consequences for both continents.

    Economy· Ghana, Nigeria, Benin, Senegal, Angola, Brazil, United States, Portugal, United Kingdom

20th century

  1. 1960★★★★★

    "Year of Africa": 17 nations gain independence

    In 1960, seventeen African countries gained independence, most of them former French colonies along with Nigeria, Somalia and the Congo.

    Politics· Nigeria, DR Congo, Senegal, Mali, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Madagascar, Somalia, Niger, Chad
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