Senegal

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HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION Senegal is a country in Western Africa. With the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Senegal borders Guinea-Bissau to the south, Guinea to the...

SY, MALIK

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Al-Hajj Malik Sy (1855-1929) is the founder of the Zâwiya (school and convent) of Tiwawan (Tivaouane), in Senegal. Member of the Moslem Brotherhood tijâniyya (tidjane),...

BANDIA WILDLIFE RESERVE – SENEGAL

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Bandia Wildlife Reserve is a renowned conservation area located in Senegal, known for its diverse flora and fauna, including several species of African wildlife. The...

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