01/09/2023 January 9, 2023. Casamance, a region with a culture distinct from the rest of Senegal, is the site of Africa's longest-running separatist revolt. But some locals want to move on.

Casamance cut off. Following the protests in June, authorities halted the ferries that run between Casamance and the rest of the country. Road transport, the main alternative, is lengthy ...

The MFDC has been fighting for Casamance’s independence for over four decades, but recent years have seen progress toward peace. In May 2023, at least 250 MFDC fighters surrendered their weapons ...

After three years of talks, a peace deal has been signed between separatists and the central government in Senegal's southern Casamance region. It's hoped the agreement could bring an end to one ...