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.
News
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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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Major German corporation ventures investment in Senegal: Possible Kick-off for new economic relations
Senegal buzzes with a holiday vibe as flights from Paris and Brussels fill and hotels host diaspora and European tourists. German travelers, though avid globetrotters, are rarely seen here.
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Islamism on the rise in West Africa: For the first time, even stable states are under threat
Since international missions left the Sahel, Western attention has waned. Jihadist groups now increasingly control events in Chad, Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso of the Alliance of the Sahel.
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15 years of liberal human rights work in West Africa
Human dignity, freedom, and equality are central to Germany’s Basic Law and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, guiding German foundations in education, training, and advocacy worldwide.