Located in the westernmost part of the African continent, Senegal is bordered by Mauritania, Mali, Guinea, The Gambia, and Guinea-Bissau. With a tropical and dry climate, the country has a population of 18,032,473 million people, nearly a quarter of whom live in the Dakar region (which accounts for only 0.3% of the country's territory).

Political Situation

Senegal remains one of the most stable countries in Africa. The country has experienced three peaceful political transitions since gaining independence in 1960. On March 24, 2024, Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, the opposition candidate, was elected as the country's fifth president, winning the election in the first round.

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The World Bank in Senegal

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