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Senegal's Presidential Election: Broken Promises and Protests
As Senegal prepares to hold presidential elections on Sunday, February 26, Abigail Wilson, IFES Deputy Director for Africa, talks to us about Senegal's sophisticated electoral system, the preparations for the election and why the people were disappointed in Wade's decision to run again.
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Elections in Senegal: The February 26 Presidential Election
Senegal’s upcoming presidential election, scheduled for February 26, will test the independence of the country’s electoral management bodies and its judiciary.
February 21, 2012
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
A Conversation on Incumbent Presidents and Music Stars in Senegal
Program Officer for West Africa and BRIDGE Coordinator Kamissa Camara recently spent six weeks in Senegal administering the BRIDGE program — Building Resources in Democracy, Governance and Elections — a modular professional development program which puts an emphasis on electoral processes.
News & Updates
Feature
A Conversation with General Lamine Cissé
As Africa continues to move away from military and dictatorial rule, also known as “the strong man syndrome,” electoral competition in the various African countries will continue to present serious challenges, including violence.
Election Material
Ballot
Senegal Presidential Ballot 2000
Ballot papers for candidates in the 27 February 2000 presidential election in Senegal. The main candidates in the first round of the election were Abdoulaye WADE, Cheike Abdoulaye DIEYE, Djibo Leit KA, and Abdiu DIOUF.
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Resolution of The Statute of The National Electoral Commission
Resolution of The Statute of The National Electoral Commission
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Elections Legislatives 24 Mai 1998
“Elections Legislatives 24 Mai 1998” is a 1998 brochure, available in French, which explains how to vote in the May 1998 Legislative Election in Senegal. The document, published by the Republic of Senegal Ministry of the Interior, provides numbered drawings which detail the steps to casting a vote and encourages readers to vote by stating that doing so is a citizen’s responsibility.
Election Material
Constitution
Constitution of Botswana
Constitution of Botswana with amendments through 1987, and an addendum with the Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1997, concerning the creation of the Independent Electoral Commission.
Election Material
Constitution
The Constitution of The Republic of Poland
The Constitution of The Republic of Poland
Election Material
Constitution
Poland: Revised Draft of Polish Constitution
Poland: Revised Draft of Polish Constitution