Senegal Timeline
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Updated: 5 Feb 2019
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Created byItalia Caro
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Present-day Senegal is a part of the Kingdom of GhanaFirst contact with EuropeansDutch establish slave port on the island of GoreeFrench take over island of Goree from the DutchSenegal becomes part of French West AfricaSenegal becomes a part of the French UnionSenegal achieves independenceFirst constitution is drawn-upLeopold Senghor steps down; Abdou Diouf becomes presidentGambia and Senegal combineGambia and Senegal separateRiots against the government startedPeace treaty signed between the Casamance Movement of Democratic Forces and the governmentDispute with Gambia over ferry tariffsArmy launches offensive against rebels from a holdout faction of the Casamance Movement of Democratic ForcesFrance gives up military bases in SenegalMacky Sall wins presidental electionsSenegalese authorities arrest former Chadian President Hassene Habre in DakarHissene Habre is found guilty of crimes against humanity and sentenced to life in prision in SenegalFrance drops long-standing warning against travel to Casamance region, to boost importance of tourismSenegalese troops gather on the Gambian border to enforce a transfer of powerPeriods
Rise of the Jolof empireGreat Britain takes over French posts in SenegalFrance regains control of Senegal
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