La Poste (Senegal)

Before colonization, information was exchanged on foot or horseback under the services of kings and local rulers.This was used to announce events such as weddings, births, baptisms, deaths, enemy attacks, and preparation for a military expedition.People speaking Arabic, French and other African languages were in charge of this system which was starting to resemble a postal service.Ships from the merchant associations of Rouen and Dieppe carried postal packages between the two countries.In 1758, these associations were replaced by the French East India Company that was in charge of the postal transport between Europe and the African coast.
Headquarters of La Poste Sénégal
Headquarters of La Poste Sénégal
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