Diakhao


Diakhao is a commune in the Fatick Region in the west of Senegal.

History

Diakhao was the last capital of the pre-colonial Serer Kingdom of Sine. It has several sites classified as historical monuments. It houses the tombs of the :Category:Serer royalty|Serer kings such as Maad a Sinig Kumba Ndoffene Famak Joof, the tombs of the Guelowars, the Lingeers and the Kanger baobab, a place of libation of the kings of Sine.
In 1867 at the Surprise of Mbin o Ngor, Diakhao was burned to the ground by the marabouts. To rebuild his capital, Maad a Sinig Kumba Ndoffene Famak implemented new tax measures throughout the Sine. Although Maad a Sinig Kumba Ndoffene Famak had no problem collecting taxes in other areas of Sine, he failed in Joal, one of the principalities of Sine occupied by the French administration. For years he tried to exercise his authority in Joal. In August 1871, he went to Joal to deal with the French and exercise his authority in the area. He was assassinated.

Administration

Diakhao is a rural commune in the Department of Fatick.

Geography

The closest localities are Soror, Gadoguene, Ndidor, Tela, Maronem, Ngekor, Ndofene, Ndofane and Ndielem Farha.

Population

Diakhao, which is inhabited by the Serer people is one of the :Category:Serer country|Serer countries. According to PEPAM, the estimated population is 3429.