Senegal officially gained independence from France on April 4, 1960, marking the end of colonial rule and the beginning of sovereign nationhood. Under the leadership of Léopold Sédar Senghor, Senegal became a symbol of African intellectualism and cultural pride, playing a key role in the Pan-African movement. April 4 is celebrated annually as Senegal’s Independence Day.
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