Cap Skirring

Background: 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.

141 days ago: eddy15 published a blog
Last day in the Casamance

June 20th 2009 Africa » Senegal » Lower Casamance » Cap Skirring
I visited another town today to see a fetish “Animist” traditional spirit tree. Although the town was only 10 KM down the road the people spoke a different dialect, which Simon said he cou ... [full story]

142 days ago: eddy15 published a blog
On a deserted tropical beach!

June 19th 2009 Africa » Senegal » Lower Casamance » Cap Skirring
So these couple days on the beach are turning out quite nicely, as the beach is beautiful and deserted. Plus mango season is on! This means I can have my fill of mangoes, while trying not to get hit b ... [full story]

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