Three out of every four Senegalese are under 35 years old. They are increasingly connected to the world, with enormous expectations, but, at the same time, disappointed with their country.

Social and political instability, deficiencies in the educational system and job insecurity push many to leave. Many others, however, stay, fight for things to change or simply try to get ahead in a country that is experiencing its most difficult hours. The presence of young people is overwhelming, says migration researcher Boubacar Seye, of the NGO Horizontes sin Fronteras.