Senablog writes about the Senegalese government's latest attempts to rid the streets of Dakar of informal traders [1] [Fr], which last month prompted large protests. Senablog describes how previous efforts have been unsuccessful because of the support traders enjoy from marabouts and some politicians.
The Politics of Cleaning Up Dakar
· Written by Jennifer Brea
Categories: Sub-Saharan Africa, Senegal, Economics & Business, Protest