École de Dakar

The École de Dakar was a pivotal 20th-century movement led by Senegalese intellectuals and political leaders advocating for African independence from colonial rule. Founded in the early 1950s, it emphasized the importance of African identity, culture, and self-determination, promoting the idea that Africans should lead their own development and governance. The movement fostered pan-African unity and influenced many countries to pursue independence, shaping modern African politics and fostering a sense of pride and agency among African nations.