Tag Archives: Senegal

Gorée Island, Senegal

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Kelsie Lou

“Welcome home.” Those two words held so much power when I was greeted at the historic site of the transatlantic slave trade which took place on Gorée Island.  The largest slave trade area off the west coast of Africa is … Continue reading →

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Peace & Harmony in Joal-Fadiouth

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Kelsie Lou

Joal-Fadiouth is in the Thiès region of Senegal.  The village and commune names are combined because the narrow peninsula of Joal is linked to the small island of Fadiouth.  Fadiouth, also called Shell Island, is a name given from the … Continue reading →

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