Africa/Western Africa
Senegal
Dakar
18.6 Mio
196 722 km²
West African CFA franc
Coastal
French
Historical Events
1960 - Independence from France
Senegal gained independence from French colonial rule, marking the establishment of the Republic of Senegal.
1970 - One-party state establishment
Senegal was declared a one-party state, with the Socialist Party dominating the political landscape.
1981 - Democratic reforms
Senegal began implementing democratic reforms, moving towards a multi-party political system.
1991 - New constitution adoption
A new constitution was adopted, further solidifying democratic governance and political rights.
2000 - Peaceful transfer of power
A peaceful transfer of power occurred when Abdoulaye Wade was elected president, ending decades of Socialist rule.
2012 - Election of Macky Sall
Macky Sall was elected president, continuing Senegal's trend of stable democratic governance.