In 1902, Dakar replaced Saint-Louis as the capital of French West Africa. From 1959 to 1960, Dakar was the capital of the short-lived Mali Federation. In 1960, it became the capital of the …

Jan 31, 2025 · Dakar, city, capital of Senegal, and one of the chief seaports on the western African coast.It is located midway between the mouths of the Gambia and Sénégal rivers on …

Dakar: Senegal's city of rhythm. Sep 18, 2019 • 8 min read. In Dakar reggae resounds through subterranean hideaways, clubs throb with world beats and homegrown pop, and sounds of the …

Nov 20, 2024 · Senegal’s capital, Dakar, is the westernmost city of Africa, extending out from the continent on the Cap-Vert Peninsula.Almost entirely enclosed by the Atlantic, this former …

Nov 16, 2023 · Sitting on a peninsula kicking out to the sea, Senegal’s capital Dakar is one of the biggest cities in West Africa. It’s a large, hot, dusty city, and it’s not exactly well known as a …

Dec 6, 2024 · A month-long exhibition held every two years, this event is one of the most anticipated art festivals in Africa, ... When first visiting Senegal, prioritizing Dakar is a no …

Oct 24, 2023 · The Mouride Brotherhood, one of the most powerful branches of Islam in Senegal, built the Massalikoul Djinane mosque in Dakar in 2019, making it the largest mosque in West …