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The Intelligence: meeting Senegal’s president
Oct 31, 2023
Kinley Salmon, Africa correspondent for The Economist, shares insights from his interview with Senegal's President Macky Sall, highlighting the country's precarious political landscape as elections approach. Despite being a relative outpost of stability, Sall expresses concerns about democracy in a region plagued by unrest. Nicholas Pelham delves into the shadowy figure of 'The Phantom,' a key Hamas commander, exploring his rise and the implications of his actions. The discussion also touches on the evolving cultural and political narratives surrounding meat consumption in France.
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- Senegal's President expresses concerns about the effectiveness of regional organization Ecowas in dealing with coups and questions rushing into elections after a coup, emphasizing the growing threat of jihadist insurgencies and the need for regional cooperation.
- The Commander-in-Chief of Hamas's military wing, Muhammad Dave, also known as 'The Phantom,' prioritizes military action over negotiations or compromise, focusing on fighting the Israeli occupation and transforming Hamas into a sophisticated army capable of launching attacks on Israel.
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Democracy under threat in Africa's Sahel region
A string of coups have removed elected governments from power in countries like Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso, and Niger. Senegal, once a bastion of democracy in the region, now faces rising instability. President Makisal expresses his concerns about the effectiveness of regional organization Ecowas in dealing with coups and questions rushing into elections after a coup. He emphasizes the growing threat of jihadist insurgencies and the need for regional cooperation.
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