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Senegal articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for better democracy in Senegal. Long considered one of Africa's model democracies, Senegal is an electoral democracy. According to Freedom House, the "Senegalese National Observatory of Elections has credibly overseen legislative and presidential polls since creation in 1997". Also see our articles on Africa.
Shorter Senegalese Presidential Term Limits Confirmed
Unique victory on Senegalese Presidential term limits is progress for nation and region
President Replaces Cabinet With New Female Senegal PM
President Macky Sall introduces new government with some new faces including a female Senegal PM
Sunday Mali Elections Are Vitally Important
Sunday Mali elections hoped to represent return to democracy and stability in West Africa
Can Elections Heal Troubled Mali?
Democracy was carelessly tossed aside by coup but new elections coming to help heal troubled Mali
First Senegal-born German Seeks Election
Pioneer and geoecologist Karamba Diaby seeks to become first in history Senegal-born German to be elected to national Parliament in country ditching racism
Human Rights Activists Watching Mali Closely
Major violence during ongoing wars have devastated already poor people, but rights activists watching Mali conflict with unease that stability is close
Mali Remains a Country Damaged by War
Mali conflict has devastated infrastructure and caused untold suffering for millions: Mali remains a country damaged as hope for rebuilding period begins
Peace Talks With Rebels in Mali Move Forward
Nation continues to face rebel control of half of country while talks with rebels in Mali are uncertain – Can the government find peace with rebels or is Mali in for more trouble?
Detention of Spiritual Leader Sparks Protests in Senegal
Scores of devout Muslim youths sowed panic with protests in Senegal’s Dakar on Monday