Dakar (Western Africa)
The Foundation for Freedom has had a presence in Dakar, Senegal since 1980. From here it manages most of the West- African Subregion. Senegal has experienced several peaceful transitions of power since achieving independence in 1960. It is considered the most stable country in West Africa. The Foundation focuses its work in Senegal and in the region on the rule of law, the market economy and respect for human rights. It supports liberal political partners and selected future political leaders. It actively identifies and promotes organisations and individuals willing to take responsibility and contribute to development.
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Value transmission under the baobab
The crown of the mighty baobab towers above the buildings and the bustle of the guests gathered around it on this evening. Political figures such as Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office Serap Güler, the Senegalese Minister of Culture Amadou Ba, diplomats, artists and representatives of the African cultural scene, as well as neighbors, students of German studies from the nearby Cheikh Anta Diop University, and curious passersby have come to pay tribute to the completed building and to the Burkina Faso–born, Berlin-based and internationally renowned architect Francis Féré.
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What I have learnt from young leaders in Africa
At the RENEWPAC Summit in Rabat, I realised that hope is a choice. Encounters with courageous liberals from Africa and Europe showed why genuine partnership, freedom and cooperation matter now more than ever.
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A win-win policy for Africa and Europe
Political leaders and young changemakers from Africa and Europe gather in Rabat for the RENEWPAC Summit 2026 to strengthen liberal partnerships and explore solutions for governance, trade, climate and youth participation.
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Between junta, JNIM, and mercenaries: The bitter struggle for gold and power continues
Mali at a Dead End: Trapped between a military junta, jihadist forces, and mercenaries, the country is unraveling in a brutal fight for gold, power, and survival, a silent crisis unfolding at Europe’s doorstep.
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Why generational conflict has not yet erupted
Africa's Generation Z demands change: In Côte d'Ivoire, 83-year-old Ouattara is likely to run again – but in the parliamentary elections in December, the young, digitally connected generation could show its influence.
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The Future is young: EU - Africa's Promising Horizon
This chapter captures lively debates from the Renew PAC Summit 2025 in Abidjan, where leaders and youth united to strengthen European–African relations and the Afro-European liberal network.
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Parlez-vous Français? – Language, Identity, and Democracy in West and North Africa
In West and North Africa, French is more than colonial legacy, it’s used daily in administration, education, and public life, uniting diverse ethnic groups in countries like Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire and Morocco.
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6ème Forum de l’orientation et de l’entrepreneuriat – Ziguinchor Le 17 avril 2026, en partenariat avec l’ISM Ziguinchor, la Fondation Friedrich Naumann pour la liberté a réuni élèves, étudiants et entrepreneurs autour du thème “Ziguinchor vers le monde, la motivation comme passeport”. Cet événement a permis d’éclairer les choix académiques, de stimuler l’esprit entrepreneurial et de créer un véritable carrefour d’opportunités. La soirée Écho des Entrepreneurs a enrichi la rencontre avec des témoignages inspirants sur l’échec et le rebond, pour encourager la résilience et la solidarité. Ziguinchor s’affirme comme un hub émergent d’innovation et d’entrepreneuriat, porteur d’intégration régionale et d’une nouvelle génération prête à façonner l’avenir de l’Afrique. IISM ZiguinchorAAntonin Gning
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À Ziguinchor, la Journée de l’Entrepreneur et l’Écho des Entrepreneurs du 16 avril 2026, ont marqué une étape clé dans le renforcement de l’écosystème entrepreneurial du sud du Sénégal. Organisés en partenariat avec Acceent, ces événements ont permis d’accompagner les jeunes entrepreneurs à travers des échanges pratiques, l’apprentissage entre pairs et un dialogue ouvert sur les réussites comme sur les échecs. Ils ont aussi mis en lumière la résilience, le courage et l’engagement des femmes entrepreneures, notamment à travers la participation inspirante d’une femme en situation de handicap, rappelant que ni le genre ni le handicap ne doivent être des freins à l’innovation et à la création. Avec ces initiatives, Ziguinchor s’affirme comme un pôle émergent d’innovation et d’entrepreneuriat, porteur de synergies régionales et d’une communauté dynamique prête à façonner l’avenir de l’Afrique. Antonin Gning Acceent Alexandra von Schumann-Heldt
