Senegambia
Geographic region in West Africa
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| 2024 |
Female genital mutilation in the Gambia
The Gambia National Assembly initially voted 42 out of 47 members in favor of sending a bill to review the 2015 female genital mutilation ban. However, following widespread protests and human rights campaigns, lawmakers reversed their position and voted to maintain the ban.
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| 2024 |
Female genital mutilation in the Gambia
Fatou Baldeh received the International Women of Courage Award at the White House, recognizing her activism against female genital mutilation in the Gambia.
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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.
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| 2023 |
Female genital mutilation in the Gambia
Three women were convicted for mutilating eight infants, sparking national debates about the female genital mutilation ban. Abdoulie Fatty, an influential Imam, paid the fines to release the convicted women and began campaigning to lift the ban.
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| 2023 |
Serer people
Population estimate of Serer people in Senegal reaches 2,941,545.6 million, representing approximately 16% of the total population.
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| 2022 |
Female genital mutilation in the Gambia
A UNICEF report documented that 75 percent of Gambian girls aged 15–19 had been subjected to female genital mutilation, highlighting the continued widespread nature of the practice.
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| 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.
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| 2015 |
Female genital mutilation in the Gambia
A bill addressing female genital mutilation was initially passed in the Gambia, marking a significant legislative effort to combat the practice.
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| 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.
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| 2010 |
Female genital mutilation in the Gambia
Household surveys began systematically collecting data on female genital mutilation (FGM) status for all living daughters in the Gambia, revealing the country's high prevalence of the practice.
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| 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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