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Senegal on the Edge: Elections, Instability, and the Road Ahead with Sheriff Bojang Jr

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Will McBain

African markets specialist and editor at Allen Dreyfus.

Join us as award winning journalist Sheriff Bojang Jr delves into Senegal’s political unrest and it’s impact on the nations stability and growth. In the wake of election postponements by President Macky Sall, we explore the resilience of Senegal’s institutions, Sall’s legacy, and what lies ahead for one of Africa’s potential powerhouses.

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