Senegambia

Geographic region in West Africa

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March 2 2024
Serer people
Bassirou Diomaye Faye was elected as the fifth president of Senegal, becoming a notable Serer political figure.
2023
Serer people
Population estimate of Serer people in Senegal reaches 2,941,545.6 million, representing approximately 16% of the total population.
2019
Serer people
Population estimate of Serer people in The Gambia is recorded as 88,316.45, constituting about 3.5% of the country's total population.
2014 Rolling Stone magazine recognized Youssou N'Dour as Africa's most famous singer.
2012
Serer people
Marième Faye Sall became the First Lady of Senegal when her husband Macky Sall was elected president.
2010 The African Renaissance Monument was built in Dakar, becoming the tallest statue in Africa at 49 meters (161 feet) high.

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