West African culture takes center stage at Dakar’s ECOFEST 2025

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete December 5, 2025 at 10:29 PM

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ECOFEST 2025 is currently taking place in Dakar, Senegal. The West African cultural festival centers on the theme of cultural resilience in the face of political instability in the region. Attendees are participating in celebrations highlighting West African heritage. Al Jazeera's Nicolas Haque spoke with attendees to gather their perspectives on the significance of the event. The festival, which began on December 5, 2025, aims to demonstrate how culture can serve as a source of strength and unity during times of crisis in West Africa.

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West Africa ×260% ECOFEST 2025 70% Dakar ×280%

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west african culture 100% ecofest 2025 90% dakar 70% political crises 60% senegal 60% resilience 50%

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Al Jazeera

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70%

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Dakar

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