Delegations from 37 countries gathered in the Senegalese capital for the opening of the long-established security conference. But with only two heads of state in attendance, the 10th peace forum drew a less high-profile lineup than in previous years. Germany’s delegation met directly with the coup governments in the Sahel, while ECOWAS sought to play the role of mediator.
By Lucia Weiß
The Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa is considered the African counterpart to the Munich Security Conference. This year, however, there are hardly any high-profile guests in attendance.
By Lucia Weiß
In response to the crisis in the Middle East, African governments are urging people to conserve energy while seeking ways to soften the impact of rising prices.
By David Renke
Bärbel Kofler, parliamentary state secretary at Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, is visiting Senegal this week. On Tuesday, she will join the Senegalese government in laying the cornerstone for a battery storage facility. The project marks the first investment under the multibillion-euro JETP program.
By Lucia Weiß
Just over two weeks ago, Senegal’s Parliament passed a legal amendment that would double the penalties for homosexual acts. The law still needs the president’s signature. Now, a region in Belgium has announced consequences, and Prime Minister Sonko is pushing back.
By Lucia Weiß
Senegal has to make a large installment of payments in March. How to deal with the mountain of debt that former president Macky Sall had covered up remains unclear. The current domestic political tensions between President Faye and the power-conscious Prime Minister Sonko are making it difficult to find a solution.
By Lucia Weiß
Senegal plans to significantly tighten its anti-LGBTQI legislation, introducing prison sentences of up to 10 years. Experts believe the government is also using the initiative to divert attention from mounting social and economic challenges.
By Arne Schütte and Lucia Weiß
