The monument, which will depict a man emerging from a volcano with his wife in one arm and child in the other, is an initiative of Senegal's octogenarian President Abdoulaye Wade. The project's ...

Senegal has inaugurated a massive $27m (£18m) monument - higher than the Statue of Liberty - that has drawn huge criticism over its cost and symbolism. The 49m (160ft) Monument of African Renaissance ...

The African Renaissance Monument towers above the Senegal's capital city, Dakar. The 52-meter bronze statue, showing a man, woman and child, has been been the source of significant controversy ...

The Senegalese monument project began in 2006, when then-president Abdoulaye Wade began planning a massive hilltop monument that would represent Senegal—and Africa—emerging from centuries of ...

Senegal Saturday inaugurates a huge monument of an African man, woman, and child as part of ceremonies marking its 50th anniversary of independence. The statue has been criticized for both its ...

Senegal’s capital, Dakar, ... You can’t come to Dakar without seeing this monument. It’s the tallest statue in Africa at 161 feet and shows a Black family symbolizing triumph.

When first visiting Senegal, prioritizing Dakar is a no-brainer. ... Things to do in Dakar African Renaissance Monument. This 170-foot bronze landmark in Mamelles symbolizes unity and hope for Africa.

Dakar - Thousands of opposition protesters marched in Dakar on Saturday to demand President Abdoulaye Wade's resignation as Senegal prepared to inaugurate a contested multi-million-dollar independence ...