Analysis - Senegal's people stood up to protect their democracy rather than wait for the military or external help.
Senegal 's people stood up to protect their democracy rather than wait for the military or external help.
As a shining example in West Africa, a collapse of Senegal's democracy would not only have been catastrophic for democracy in the region but also for peace and stability. West Africa is going through a turbulent period, with several militaryand deteriorating security crises. Since 2020, there have been six successful coups - in Niger, Guinea, Mali and Burkina Faso. Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone have had attempted coups.
This must start with the new government working to reignite confidence in the nation's democracy. While Senegal has relatively strong institutions and a seemingly apolitical army, further governance reforms can strengthen its democracy.
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