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Sant’Egidio offers to broker peace negotiations in Senegal
March 17, 2022
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CWN Editor's Note: Andrea Riccardi founded the Community of Sant’Egidio in 1968; the Vatican recognized it as an international lay association in 1986. It has been involved in international conflict resolution for over three decades.
Senegal, a West African nation of 16 million (map), is 91% Muslim, 5% Christian, and 3% ethnic religionist. The nation’s government has begun military operations against secessionists.
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