BAOBIZZ: An African Perspective on Global Issues
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Between a boom in real estate, import pressure and rampant speculation, Dakar has become one of the most glaring symbols of urban inequality in West Africa. A capital which, for lack of regulation, excludes every day a little more those who make it live. A city in apnea Dakar sparks. Its seafront renovated, trendy restaurants ... Read more
Man at the heart of development « It is not gold mines that develop a country, but men who know how to manage them with intelligence, rigour and solidarity. » This truth, often overlooked, is yet universal. The development of a country depends not only on its natural resources, nor even on its infrastructure, but above all ... Read more
An energy equation to solve Energy is a fundamental pillar of any sustainable development policy. For a country such as Senegal, access to abundant, reliable and affordable electricity is not only a matter of modern comfort: it is a sine qua non for industrializing the economy, strengthening national sovereignty and sustainably improving well-being ... Read more
It is enough to understand the vulnerability of Senegalese agriculture in a season of rain too short or abundant harvests without buyers. For decades, this vital sector has developed on a fragile basis: a specialization in peanuts, dependent on unpredictable rains, and a chronic absence of structured outlets. But a turning point is coming. Weared by a... Read more
Tourism is increasingly central to the development strategies of the countries of the South. For Senegal, it represents both an international showcase and a major economic sector, capable of generating currencies, jobs and supporting sectors such as agriculture, fisheries and crafts. With its natural and cultural assets — sunny coastlines, rich heritage, ethnic and musical diversity, renowned hospitality —The country has an undeniable tourism potential.
We are undergoing a profound global transformation. In the digital age, the power of a state is no longer measured solely by the strength of its army or the robustness of its economy, but also, perhaps more importantly, by its ability to serve its citizens effectively. More and more, the best governed states are those ... Read more
Introduction: Africa, the hidden face of fast fashion For some 20 years, the fashion industry has undergone a radical transformation. Brands compete with speed to respond to ephemeral trends, fuelled by social networks and online sales platforms. This dynamic gave birth to the fast fashion, a model that ... Read more
The market of miracles, or how to sell dreams on credit Welcome to Senegal, a country of hospitality, Teranga... and high corporate witchcraft. Here, miracle is a product, despair is a currency, and irrational an institution. Forget about conventional care. Why go through a doctor when a marabout-charlatan promises you, with a smile in the eye, ... Read more
A daily scene in Dakar The sun hardly rises on Dakar, already the city shivers with life. In a narrow alley of a popular neighborhood, a boy with a lively but tired look, bare feet and a plastic bowl in hand, silently starts his morning round. He solicits alms, recites some verses ... Read more
The African paradox in the face of power in Africa is at a turning point in its history. More than 60 years after independence, the promise of a democratic future is still far from being kept in many countries. Yet hope is there. Nations such as Senegal, Ghana or Cape Verde show that it is possible to live free elections, to organize peaceful alternations, ... Read more
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