Monument Demba et Dupont, War memorial at Place du Tirailleur Sénégalais, Dakar-Plateau, Senegal.
Two bronze statues on a pedestal represent Demba, a Senegalese rifleman, and Dupont, a French soldier, standing together and looking in the same direction.
The monument, created by French sculptor Paul Ducuing, was inaugurated on December 30, 1923, to commemorate African troops who fought in World War I.
The names Demba and Dupont were selected for their common usage in West Africa and France, making the soldiers immediately recognizable to both populations.
The memorial stands in front of Dakar train station, marking the departure point of colonial soldiers who left for European battlefields during the wars.
The monument underwent three location changes: from Etoile roundabout to Bel-Air Cemetery in 1983, and finally to its current position in 2004.
Location: Dakar-Plateau
Inception: 1923
Creator: Paul Ducuing
Part of: Historic monuments of Dakar Region list
GPS coordinates: 14.67493,-17.43298
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:40
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