The war that resulted in the end of French colonial rule in Senegal was the Franco-Senegalese War, specifically the struggles and conflicts leading to the eventual independence of Senegal in 1960. These conflicts emerged from increasing nationalist sentiments and anti-colonial movements in the mid-20th century. The Senegalese people pushed for more political autonomy, which eventually culminated in their independence from France on April 4, 1960. This significant event marked a turning point in French colonial history in West Africa, as Senegal became a symbol of decolonization efforts across the continent.