Historical cradle of female resistance in Senegal, the locality of Nder is about to write a new page in its history. A military prytaneous exclusively reserved for young girls, from sixth to the final year, will soon see the light of day. This was announced by Colonel Abdoulaye Mbengue, commander of the Military Prytaneous of Saint-Louis, by evoking a decisive stage in the evolution of Senegalese military education.
This ambitious project is part of a dynamic of modernization and inclusion. This is a historical first: never before the country had considered a military establishment of this scale entirely dedicated to the training of young girls. Beyond the educational aspect, the choice of NDER owes nothing to chance.
The village of Nder is a high place of national memory. In the 17th century, his women marked history by choosing collective immolation rather than capture and slavery, faced with an enemy attack. This heroic gesture has since become a strong symbol of dignity, courage and female resistance.
By setting up a female prytaneous in Nder, the authorities pay tribute to this heritage, while placing female youth at the heart of the country’s military future. A powerful way to associate memory, education and patriotism.
Initially scheduled for the 2024-2025 school year, the first school year of Prytaneous was postponed to a later date. Colonel Mbengue confirmed this postponement without specifying the reasons, but however insisted on the “imminent” nature of the opening. No official date has yet been announced, but preparations are underway.
This new Prytaneous will complement the offer of national military training, dominated for more than a century by the military Prytaneous of Saint-Louis (PMS), which will soon celebrate its 103 years. Renowned for its rigor and its excellence, the PMS remains for the time being reserved for boys, admitted by very selective competitions. A model that many want to preserve, even if the evolution towards a more inclusive education is now underway.
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