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Senegal is Rewriting its Colonial past
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Senegal is Rewriting Its Colonial Past! πΈπ³
Dakar is making history by renaming streets and public squares that once honoured French colonial officers! The nation is taking bold steps to reclaim its identity and reshape its historical narrative.
Out with the old, in with the new!
From textbooks to street signs, Senegal is saying NO MORE to colonial remnants and YES to a future rooted in African heritage.
What does this mean for Africaβs decolonization movement?
Is this a necessary step toward full independence, or does history (even colonial history) still have a place in modern cities?
Drop your thoughts in the comments! Letβs talk!