Why in the news?

• Despite ambitious goals to restore 100 million hectares of land across Africa, the Great Green Wall project faces significant challenges in Senegal.

Senegal

• Location: Senegal is the westernmost country in Africa.
• Capital: Dakar
• Borders: Mauritania, Mali, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau and Senegal nearly surrounds Gambia.
• Maritime Border: Cape Verde.
• Geography
  • Located in Sahel region.
  • The region has tropical climate
• International Grouping: ECOWAS, African Union.