Senegal’s government has signed an agreement with separatist rebels to bring peace in its southern region, where an armed ...

The MFDC has been fighting for Casamance’s independence for over four decades, but recent years have seen progress toward ...

Casamance, separated from northern Senegal by Gambia, is the site of one of Africa's oldest conflicts, which began in 1982 and has claimed thousands of lives while harming the region's economy.

and Mauritania transit through Senegal. Kayar, Joal, and villages in Casamance often host these individuals. Further reading: Senegal: Bishop calls for respecting the rights of those wishing to ...

It has just four single-engine KA-1S attack aircraft it can use on offensive missions, notably against separatist Mouvement des Forces Démocratiques de Casamance (MFDC) (AI, 24/03/22) rebels who have ...

The tender for a contract to supervise and monitor the construction of the Rosso Bridge between Senegal and Mauritania, on hold since 25 March, is now back on. This follows a decision from the dispute ...