Senegal celebrates its Independence Day on April 4 annually, commemorating its freedom from French colonial rule in 1960. The day is marked with ceremonies, parades and cultural events.

[1/8] The Red Guard of Senegal performs during a military parade marking Senegal's Independence Day in Dakar, Senegal April 4, 2023. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new ...

Mali's military says armed men attacked a Mali community just over the border from Senegal. One expert called the development ...

Senegal celebrates its Independence Day on April 4 each year, commemorating its freedom from French colonial rule in 1960. The day is marked by national pride, with ceremonies, parades and ...

Senegal Independence Day Saturday, 5 April 2025, 1:28 pm ... I want to express my sincere congratulations to the people of Senegal on the 65th year of your independence.

This followed Vice President Kashim Shettima’s presence at Senegal’s 65th Independence Day Anniversary held at the Place de la Nation in Dakar on Friday.

We were lucky enough to visit Senegal the week of three different holidays — the last of Ramadan, Eid (the day after when the fast is broken) and Senegal's Independence day.

Dia is considered one of the fathers of Senegalese independence, alongside Leopold Sedar Senghor, who served as president from 1960 to 1980. Dia was accused of plotting to overthrow Senghor in 1962.

Vice President Kashim Shettima, has departed Abuja for Dakar, Senegal, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the country’s 65th Independence Day Anniversary celebrations.A statement by his ...

Senegal celebrates its Independence Day on April 4 annually, commemorating its freedom from French colonial rule in 1960. The day is marked with ceremonies, parades and cultural events.

Senegal celebrates its Independence Day on April 4 each year, commemorating its freedom from French colonial rule in 1960. The day is marked by national pride, with ceremonies, ...