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Joe Penney

Joe Penney is a journalist, photographer, and filmmaker based in New York City. He is the co-founder of the Mali-based news website Sahelien.com and was chief photographer for Reuters in West Africa from 2012-2016, covering major political events in the region.
Threats

With Terrorism Worsening, Africa's Sahel Countries Need More Than Another Military Coalition

Four and a half years after losing control of northern Mali, jihadists are not only back — they appear to be spreading.

  • Joe Penney, Quartz