Publications

During a survey of the freshwater diatom flora of the Senegal River, an unknown Placoneis species was observed that was initially identified as Placoneis gastrum. Detailed morphological analysis using both light and scanning electron microscopy observations revealed sufficient morphological differences to separate this species as Placoneis cocquytiae sp. nov. The new species is characterized by a rather broadly lanceolate to elliptic-lanceolate ...

This research examines the surplus that Senegalese migrants realize in the country of arrival (Belgium) and that they transfer under the form of financial capital, goods and knowledge in one way or another to (close) family members in their country of origin (Senegal). In this study, these transfers are referred to as remittances. When the emphasis is being laid on the motives for sending remittances, the expectations of the household, the ...

Introduction. Tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) belongs to the Fabaceae family; it is a multipurpose tree with slow growth. In order to help improve its growth and development, we assessed mycorrhizal diversity of tamarind parklands in Senegal. Materials and methods. Three sites of tamarind populations were sampled for each agro-ecological zone in Senegal: the Sahelian zone (i), Sahelo-Sudan zone (ii) and Sudan zone (iii). Soil and root samples ...

'Sexually transmitted diseases in the female population of Pikine, Senegal': The prevalence of some sexually transmitted disease is determined in 250 gynaecology patients and in 200 pregnant women seen in primary health centers in Pikine, Senegal. The main reason for consultation at gynaecology is infertility. Gonorrhoea and Chlamydia trachomatis infection are present respectively in 1.5% and 7% of pregnant women and in 4.4% and 7.6% of ...

Unlocking the agricultural potential of the Africa to improve nutrition offers a genuine opportunity to address malnutrition and drive development. We use Senegal as a case study to identify gaps and opportunities to strengthen agricultural policies with nutrition-sensitive approaches. We carried out a systematic documentary analysis of 13 key agricultural policy documents and collected data during a participatory analysis with 32 national ...

BackgroundLarge numbers of young people worldwide, especially in the Global South, wish to migrate but lack the capacity to do so, with potentially detrimental consequences for their well-being and mental health. Termed 'involuntary immobility', this phenomenon is numerically larger than migration, but remains for now a largely underexplored area of research. Focusing on young Senegalese living in Casamance, this paper contributes to the limited ...