Lhen the French arrived in Senegal in 1855 to colonize it, the first resistance force they encountered was a woman. Her name: Ndaté Yalla Mboj.
While in France female citizenship will not be recognized until 90 years later, it is not without surprise that the French discover this woman with a beautiful face, a strong build and at the head of a huge army.
To understand the story of this woman of absolute courage, it is necessary to remember who her family was.
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