Since Senegal gained its independence in 1960 after more than three centuries of French rule, Gorée Island, home to the House of Slaves, has become a distinct memorial to the slave trade. "It's ...

It was a necessary pilgrimage, the trip to Goree Island, Africa.Senegal, a former French colony on the west coast of Africa, was the focal point of the vacation. Using the capital city of Dakar as ...

Opinion - OVER A CENTURY AND A HALF AFTER THE ABOlition of slave trade, Goree Island off the coast of Senegal still stands as a stark reminder of one of the darkest moments of Africa, and indeed ...

The island, with some 1,300 inhabitants, is said to be so tranquil that there are no cars, no crime, and those who visit Goree are said to behave more like pilgrims visiting a holy shrine than as ...

Gorée Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site off Senegal's coast, stands as a powerful memorial to the transatlantic slave trade while balancing its role as a living community. The island's main ...

Senegal has beautiful beaches, a rich cultural history and in 2026, ... Gorée Island. My favorite experience in Senegal was the one that was the least expected.

President Barack Obama and his family toured the historic slave-trading outpost at Goree Island during their Senegal visit Thursday. IE 11 is not supported.

Goree Island is on the great western bulge of Africa - the nearest point on the continent to the Americas. The Senegalese people called it Ber. The Portuguese renamed it Ila de Palma. The name was ...

Goree Island is on the great western bulge of Africa - the nearest point on the continent to the Americas. The Senegalese people called it Ber. The Portuguese renamed it Ila de Palma. The name was ...