Senegal

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Of airports, hedgehogs and poverty. Meditations from an African slum.
  • Sub-Saharan dilemma: Food vs. fuel or radioactive waste?

    Or both? In Senegal, fossil fuel shortages are forcing government leaders to explore every option.
  • Ask the Pilot

    A filthy lobby, sullen-faced employees, no place to sit, and a vague sense of danger all add up to the World's Worst Airport.
  • Biofuel neocolonialism?

    Senegal wants to be part of a green OPEC. India and Brazil want to help.
  • This week in travel

    Wanderlust's select guide to the top travel-related news stories from around the globe
  • This week in travel

    Wanderlust's select guide to the top travel-related news stories from around the globe
  • This week in travel

    Wanderlust's select guide to the top travel-related news stories from around the globe
  • Beastie Boys

  • African Awakening

    Senegal turns against the tyranny of female genital mutilation.
  • The craziest road race of all

    Craig Bromberg reports from the finale of the Paris-Dakar Rally, a grueling 17-day road race that weaves through wadis and sand dunes and grenade-wielding Tuareg rebels.

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