Country story: Senegal – Debt Justice
The West African country of Senegal is known for its rich creative scene, welcoming culture and relatively stable politics. But in recent years, Senegal has become trapped in a debt crisis that threatens to derail the country’s fragile economy. Like many former European colonies, Senegal’s economy is geared heavily towards raw materials – particularly oil, metals, fish and cash crops – a legacy of colonial policies that reshaped economies to serve European commercial interests. This…