Article : This year, the World Social Forum (WSF) raised several new questions but there are many older questions that we still need to find answers to. Since we met in Senegal, it was quite natural that the focus of discussion was the African question, which proved to be a fruitful learning ground for civil society groups. Situated in the eastern part of the continent, Senegal is considered a resource-rich region of Africa, yet its first major highway was constructed just four years ago. It is said the Senegalese president spent the largest chunk of the country's budget on building the road, yet it peters out into a dust trail after a mere 40 kilometres! Read More...

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