Military officers participate in the parade during the celebration marking the 54 anniversary of independence of Senegal in Dakar, Senegal, April 4, 2014. (Xinhua/Tai Jianqiu)
Children wearing traditional costume participate in the parade during the celebration marking the 54 anniversary of independence of Senegal in Dakar, Senegal, April 4, 2014. (Xinhua/Tai Jianqiu)
Children participate in the parade during the celebration marking the 54 anniversary of independence of Senegal in Dakar, Senegal, April 4, 2014. (Xinhua/Tai Jianqiu)
A child participates in the parade during the celebration marking the 54 anniversary of independence of Senegal in Dakar, Senegal, April 4, 2014. (Xinhua/Tai Jianqiu)
Senegal's President Macky Sall gives a speech during the celebration marking the 54 anniversary of independence of Senegal in Dakar, Senegal, April 4, 2014. (Xinhua/Tai Jianqiu)
Troopers participate in the parade during the celebration marking the 54 anniversary of independence of Senegal in Dakar, Senegal, April 4, 2014. (Xinhua/Tai Jianqiu)