Identity Withdrawal and Xenophobia: A Danger for Senegal

The debate on national identity and the presence of foreigners in Senegal calls for an institutional investigation to identify potential networks fueling xenophobia. The actions of Papa Tahirou Sarr require a rigorous examination to determine if there are organized interests behind identity withdrawal discourses. Senegal, a land of hospitality, must avoid becoming a laboratory of division and recognize the importance of mobility among the peoples of the region.