Gender agenda: The big conundrum in the general elections in Kenya and Senegal Analyse In the months of July and August, Senegal and Kenya will hold their general elections. However, the big question remains: Where do Senegalese and Kenyan women stand on their quest to parliamentary mandates and political offices? By Dr Saliou Ngom, Dr Selly Ba, Caroline Kioko and Nicola Egelhof
Senegal: “If I don’t know, I ask – if I know, I share.” Interview The internet increasingly enables people in Senegal to express their opinions and be part of democracy – this has become clear in digital initiatives such as Sunu 2012 or #FreeSenegal. Senegalese activist Cheikh Fall explains in an interview how important (pan-African) networking is in this context. By Dr Selly Ba and Maria Kind