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Africa: Suddenly, Senegal Is a New Risk for Democracy in Africa
USIP, 8 February 2024
U.S., African and international partners should join to help Senegalese defend constitutional rule. Read more »
'Senegal a New Risk for Democracy in Africa'
The decision by Senegalese President Macky Sall to postpone presidential elections by 10 months poses a serious threat to the political stability and peace in the west Africa nation that has for many years been a resilient democracy. In an article published by the U.S. Institute of Peace, Ambassador Johnny Carson, a former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, and Joseph Sany, USIP vice president, urge 'friends of Senegal' in the United States and beyond to unite behind the Senegalese people.
"The next three months will be critical for Senegal's long-term political and economic trajectory. If the country's democracy is derailed, its economy and social fabric will begin to unravel, and its security situation will worsen," they write.
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The U.S. State Department has described as illegitimate the postponement of the country's presidential election. Senegal was plunged into its worst political crisis in decades ... Read more »
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Senegal: Respect Democracy and Stop Violence Against Protesters
CIVICUS, 9 February 2024
Restrictions on free expression and the use of violence against protesters following Senegal’s President Macky Sall’s decision to postpone the February 25 elections are… Read more »
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Senegal: The Evil of Macky Sall's Civilian Coup in Senegal, By Toyin Falola
Premium Times, 8 February 2024
Senegal does not need Sall. Its people must get rid of him. How many people can he put in prison? How many can he kill? My Senegalese citizens, don't be afraid of this monste Read more »
