Thiaroye, 80 Years Later: A Duty to Remember to Better Build the Future.

On December 1, 2024, under the auspices of His Excellency Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, President of the Republic, Senegal commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Thiaroye massacre, which occurred in 1944.

This moment of reflection pays tribute to the Senegalese tirailleurs who fell at Thiaroye, a significant chapter in our history.

Authorities, citizens, and guests from around the world will gather at the Thiaroye Military Camp to honor their memory and recall their role in the quest for dignity and justice.