Senegal is an African country with deep-rooted traditions in art, politics, and mysticism. The city of Dakar, unlike most of its neighbors, has had a port and a railway since the end of the 19th century.
In the various cities of Senegal, there are multiple traditions, perhaps the most famous of which are the elitist and populist traditions coexisting in the city of Sinloi, or “Ander.” It was the most important Senegalese city during the colonial period, as it was the capital of all of the West African colonies.