Senegal has signed a momentous peace deal with the Casamance rebels, officially concluded by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and MFDC leaders in Guinea-Bissau. This agreement effectively resolves a longstanding conflict that began in 1982, resulting in considerable loss of life and displacement, while also impacting Senegal’s economy.
The Senegalese government has formalized a significant peace agreement with pro-independence factions of the Casamance region, located in the southern part of the country. This historic accord was signed by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko alongside the leadership of the Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance (MFDC). The negotiations leading to this agreement took place in neighboring Guinea-Bissau, which played a mediating role in the discussions.
The signed peace deal marks the conclusion of one of the longest-standing conflicts in Africa, stemming from grievances related to the marginalization of the Casamance region since 1982. This resolution is expected to not only halt the violence that has led to thousands of deaths and significant displacement but also to nurture economic stability in Senegal.
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