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A dilapidated two-century-old building in Saint-Louis, Senegal bears testament to the island's little-known past as part of the transatlantic slave trade, the traces of which are quickly and quietly ...
News Senegal » Saint Louis » Places: Senegal: Elite military academy Saint-Louis turns 100
It is not yet 8am on Monday; the day is just breaking in the school’s main courtyard. Gathered around Colonel Mamour Sarr, the academy’s commander, about 40 men in uniform are doing their first ...
News Senegal » Saint Louis » Places: Senegal: Saint-Louis’ centuries-old pirogue racing tradition
In Saint-Louis, Senegal, traditional pirogue races are keeping alive a centuries-old tradition dating back nearly 200 years. Held in the fishing district of Guet Ndar, the 3.5-kilometre race brings ...
News Senegal » Saint Louis » Places: Lessons of Senegal: What an old city in West Africa teaches about rising waters
SAINT-LOUIS, SENEGAL — The new sea wall in this old city isn’t just a wall, it’s a kaleidoscope. From the wall’s boulders you see children playing soccer, children joining hands for "Ring Around the ...