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Independent from France in 1960, Senegal joined with The Gambia to form the nominal confederation of Senegambia in 1982. However, the envisaged integration of the two countries was never carried out, and the union was dissolved in 1989. Despite peace talks, a southern separatist group sporadically has clashed with government forces since 1982. Senegal has a long history of participating in international peacekeeping. -- The CIA World Factbook: Senegal Area of Senegal: 196,190 sq km slightly smaller than South Dakota Population of Senegal: 10,852,147 July 2004 estimate Languages of Senegal: French official Wolof, Pulaar, Jola, Mandinka Senegal Capital: Dakar
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The New York Times, August 13, 1895:How to Get a Bath in SenegalFrom the London Daily News. A young French explorer, M. Gaston Donnet, contributes to the Revue Bleue some vivid descriptions of the French colony of Senegal. The following happened at Saint Louis, the capital, a dull, unprogressive French colonial town, eaten up with red tape and officialism. M. Donnet tells us that he and a fellow traveler wanted to take a bath. There is no establishment in the capital of Senegal. Rumor had it that it was possible to hire baths at the hospital. "We asked," he says, "one of the servants there for a bath." "Certainly; take seats. Your names, surnames, and birthplace?" "But we only want a bath." "Exactly. What is your name, and where and when were you born, and are you Government servants, soldiers, or officers? No; well, the rules do not provide for this. Wait a minute. I will read them over again. Yes, here is your case. You must first make out on stamped paper an application to the Governor of the colony. After favorable notice from the Governor you send another application to the chief colonial doctor, who will send for you and will examine you." "But we are not ill." "It is the rule. Having examined you, the doctor will give you two non-commissioned officer's bath tickets, to be delivered to the assistant doctor." "Why non-commissioned officers' bath?" "Mon Dieu! In our accounts we recognize only two categories of persons, officers and civil servants, the latter taking rank with officers or petty officers. You are not official at all. If officers were to find you in the baths, they would probably make a row." "How long will all these formalities take?" "Oh! nothing at all. Two or three days, provided that your application is approved at Government House." |
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