Leopold Sedar Senghor, a prominent poet and politician, was elected as the first President of Senegal on September 5, 1960. He played a key role in the independence movement of Senegal and was an important figure in African literature and politics. Senghor’s presidency marked the beginning of Senegal’s political independence from France. He was also a key figure in the development of the philosophy of Negritude, which celebrated African culture, history, and identity.
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