Gold rush: How exposure to mercury, which causes irreversible brain damage and loss of vision, is a disaster in Senegal
A 2018 Duke University-led study found mercury levels in soils, sediments and water near artisanal gold mining villages in southeastern Senegal that exceeded safety thresholds set by the World Health Organization and US Environmental Protection Agency by 10 to 100 times.
In Senegal’s thriving hip-hop scene, female beatmaker insists women have a seat at the table
The question of accessibility looms over much of the House of Urban Culture’s work in Senegal. Amadou Fall Ba was the centre’s coordinator for 10 years, and now works with the city of Dakar on an initiative to create more public spaces for young people in an aim to make hip-hop more accessible.
