Senegal

Status of the Persecuted Church in Senegal
January 15, 2010
Muslim Population: 94% (Christian Population: 5%)
There is a tradition of religious freedom in Senegal. Proselytism of Muslims is permitted and churches are allowed to operate publicly. However, Islamist terrorism is on the rise. Christian churches have been attacked, and pressure is being applied to the government to make Senegal an Islamic state.