Senegal Suspends Auction of Senghor’s Property

[RFI] More than a hundred objects belonging to the father of Senegal’s independence, Léopold Sédar Senghor, were to be auctioned in France. Senegal, however, managed to have this sale suspended. Senegal says the collection will be acquired by Senegal to « preserve the memory and heritage » of Léopold Sedar Senghor, president from 1960 to 1980.