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Senegal Picture by Mark Davies
Travel story: Colonial capital, Senegal

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Three hours through the heat of senegal crammed into the preferred mode of transport (a peugeot 504) lies the old french colonial capital of west africa. Crucial for expanding a somewhat brutal french influence and defeating the jihads of mythical figures like Omar Tall, St. Louis seems like a forgotten city just coming to life.

It sits on a tiny island in the middle of the senegal river. Beyond it, is a thin sandy bar that runs for almost 40... More

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