Senegal

Maguette Ba is a young climate activist, who advocates for a clean environment in her home country of Senegal.

Climate youth advocate making a difference

SenegalMaguette Ba, a young climate activist, advocates for a clean environment in her home country of Senegal. At 23, she wants to protect natural resources, raise awareness among young people and propose solutions suited to African realities.

It is the word “Yakaar” (hope in Wolof) that is boldly scrawled in capitals Dakar.

Ten Senegalese Artists Paint the World of Tomorrow on the Walls of Dakar

Over the past decade, Senegal has increased the proportion of children enrolled in primary school. Photo : ©AfricaPhotos.com

Senegal strives for Millennium goals

Reducing poverty requires will, money and community action

Des travailleurs du parc industriel de Sonapi, à Port-au-Prince, en Haïti. Photo : ONU / Eskinder Debebe

ADDIS: UN agency stresses role of partnerships to finance inclusive, sustainable industrial development

Safeguarding Africa’s fishing waters

fishing investment

Regional action needed to stop illegal trawlers off the coast

Small loans widen horizons for the poor

economy microfinance

More money behind microfinance groups in Africa

Peace pact raises hope in Senegal

peacekeeping Senegal

After 22 years, Casamance war is winding down