#Saint-Louis (Senegal)

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Still life in Saint-Louis, Sénégal 2017

Photographer: Julien Buchowski

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Happy National Walking Day

Walking is a common form of transportation in many African nations, known as "the most common form of active travel.”

© Nicky Woo

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A pelican hanging out in front of somebody’s house. — Saint Louis, Senegal

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Quay scene in Saint Louis, Senegal

French vintage postcard

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SENEGAL - Saint Louis / AFRICA

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Hello everyone,

A couple of days ago shit went to hell in different cities in Senegal. Before we get into what happened a couple of days ago, we need to go back to March 2021.

Early March 2021, Ousmane Sonko, the opposition leader of Senegal’s current president, Macky Sall was accused of rape by Adji Sarr. As he was on his way to court, he got arrested. In response, the Senegalese population went out to protest. However, the protests were met with violence from police who used tear gas and guns (with real bullets) against protesters and sometimes even innocent people. The Senegalese government blocked access to the internet to prevent the youth from conspiring and inciting violence. Eventually, Sonko was released and things seemed to go back to normal. However, about 21 young Senegalese people have died during the protests in 2021.

Until a couple of days ago. Last week on Sunday May 28th, the opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was arrested and brought to Dakar from his hometown in Ziguinchor. On Wednesday, prosecutors said they demanded 10 years in prison, but the next day (June 2nd) he was sentenced to two years in jail.

Afterwards, hell broke loose. People have been protesting since but the people have been met with a lot of violence and abuse. Just like in 2021, the government has been blocking access to the internet and certain apps and the current death toll is at 15. I would appreciate it if you can reblog this for visibility and awareness.

If you want to stay updated about what is happening in Senegal, I recommend checking the #FreeSenegal hashtag on Twitter. However TRIGGER WARNING ⚠️ because there are unsettling video’s of violence, blood and I don’t want to traumatize anyone.

If you want to know more about what it happening exactly, I created a story highlight on Instagram. Thank you, and if you are in Senegal: STAY SAFE 🇸🇳 or have loved-ones there I HOPE THEY ARE AND WILL STAY SAFE 🇸🇳.

May God help us all.

#FreeSenegal

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Enjoying the morning breeze by the pool... The hot seasonal temperatures of the raining season are beginning to weigh on me...

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SAINT LOUIS / SENEGAL / AFRICA

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Senegalese Pain Ndambe

"Black-eyed peas have a nutty flavor that, combined with the cooked onions sweetness, extra umami from the seasoning cubes and tomato paste, and the slight kick of habanero spice, give the bean spread more than enough flavor." Senegalese Pain Ndambe

In 2019, the website Thrillist declared the Summer of the Sandwich, with articles celebrating the sandwich in its many forms, anchored by a massive piece called Around The World In 80 Sandwiches. If this opening sounds familiar, it’s because I’ve brought it up before–the piece refers to me as an “enterprising investigative sandwich blogger,” a title that I’m still crowing about 5 years later. But…

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Celebrado en Saint-Louis (Senegal) el IV Congreso Ibero-Africano de Hispanistas («Literatura y sociedad»)

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Sénégal – 6 procureurs généraux vont briser le silence

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A fisherman praying on the beach. — Saint Louis, Senegal

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View of Saint Louis, Senegal

French vintage postcard

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Saint-Louis of Senegal, Photo © Adama Sylla

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📷 Breve