Senegal Migration History (1 of 3 in series)

In this video, we approach Senegalese migration through a historical lens. The country's position as a predominantly emigrant sending or immigrant receiving location has shifted depending on colonial rule and the situation in nearby countries.

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Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:49 Early History
1:36 European Rule (1600s-1890s)
2:54 Sources of Mobility: Rail Connections
3:44 Senegal’s Colonial Period (1895-1960)
5:14 Senegalese Independence (1960)
7:52 Shrinkage of Senegalese Emigrant Destinations in Africa (1970s-90s)
9:09 Expansion of Senegalese Emigrant Destinations in Europe/ North America (mid-to-late 1900s)
11:11 Internal Migration
12:01 Irregular Migration
14:23 Forced Migration

*Thank you to Kevin O'Dell and Adam Hussain for helpful assistance with this video.

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