The arrival of European colonizers in the 15th century had a profound impact on Senegal. The country became a major hub for the transatlantic slave trade, with European powers establishing trading posts and fortresses along the coast...
Senegal gained independence from France in 1960, becoming a republic with Leopold Sedar Senghor as its first president. Since then, the country has made strides in economic development and political stability, although challenges such as poverty and environmental degradation persist...
Senegal has an extensive network of highways and roads connecting major cities and regions. The Trans-West African Coastal Highway, also known as the Dakar-Lagos Highway, passes through Senegal, facilitating trade and travel along the West African coast.