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Louis Faidherbe Statue & Landmarks in Saint-Louis
Senegal
By Contested Histories Initiative •
On September 5, 2017, a 126-year-old statue of Senegaal (Senegal) governor, Louis Faidherbe, collapsed after heavy rain and winds. The accident sparked a protest among activists and religious communities across Senegal. Minimising the extent of the protest, local authorities restored the statue within a few days, resulting in even… Read More