Timeline of Senegal

Chronology

13 events spanning the history of Senegal. BCE/CE dating.

1. 1445

   Portuguese navigators reached the Senegal coast; begin of European-West African trade.

   Portuguese navigators reached the Senegal coast; begin of European-West African trade.

2. 1588

   Dutch establish slave port on island of Goree.

   Dutch establish slave port on island of Goree.

3. 1677

   French take over island of Goree from the Dutch.

   French take over island of Goree from the Dutch.

4. 1800

   British occupation of Senegal.

   British occupation of Senegal.

5. 1815

   France abolished slave trade.

   France abolished slave trade.

6. 1816

   The British returned Senegal to France.

   The British returned Senegal to France.

7. 1895

   Senegal becomes part of French West Africa.

   Senegal becomes part of French West Africa.

8. 1946

   Senegal becomes part of the French Union.

   Senegal becomes part of the French Union.

9. 1960

   Senegal becomes independent, as part of Mali Federation.

   Senegal becomes independent, as part of Mali Federation.

10. 1960

    Senegal joined the United Nations.

    Senegal joined the United Nations.