Gold mining in south-eastern Senegal could fuel the spread of violent extremism into West African littoral states.
Artisanal mining should be enriching women miners – so why are they being suppressed and exploited?
Better information, border control and cooperation is needed to deal with foreign combatants in the region.
Constitutional and electoral reforms are needed to prevent a new crisis after the March 2019 elections.
By focusing on the election process, voters miss out on making informed choices about the best candidate.
National cohesion is key to implementing reforms needed for stability, and to jumpstart the economy.
The organisation of elections cannot be considered a lasting solution to the country’s crisis.