Léopold Sédar Senghor was the first President of Senegal, serving from 1960 to 1980. Background and History: Born on October 9, 1906, in Joal, Senegal. Educated in Senegal and France, earning degrees in literature and philosophy. Worked as a teacher and journalist before entering politics. Became involved in the independence movement in Senegal and helped negotiate the country’s...
Pioneering the Presidency: Senegal’s First Presidential Leader
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