Jennifer Lazuta

Jennifer Lazuta is a freelance journalist based in Dakar, Senegal. As the former West Africa editor for IRIN news, she now covers health, development and humanitarian issues for a number of international media outlets. She has a master’s degree in health and science reporting from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism in Illinois.

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Water fight with cement factory leaves Senegalese high and dry

7 October 2016

Development

Water fight with cement factory leaves Senegalese high and dry

Villagers relocated, unable to pay for water and electricity; tension between farmers and herders over dwindling water [...]Read the full article

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