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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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Report/Paper
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
South Sudan's Journey to Independence
South Sudan joyously celebrated its independence from Sudan on July 9.
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
South Sudan Sets Sail
After years of struggle and conflict, elation permeates South Sudan as it commemorates its independence on July 9, 2011.
From Juba, Parvinder Singh, IFES’ Acting Country Director in Sudan, tells us of the independence celebrations, the challenges that lie ahead for the world’s newest country, and how South Sudan can solidify its democracy.
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
South Sudan Referendum Ballot 2011
Ballot used in the referendum held between January 9 -15, 2011, which resulted in the creation of an independent South Sudan.
Publication
Book
Political Finance in Post-Conflict Societies
This study of political finance in post-conflict society identifies lessons learned from international donor-funded efforts to support political processes in post-conflict environments in general and the funding of political parties and campaign finance in particular. The document consists of eight case studies that seek to improve our understanding not only of the political dynamics of post-conflict situations but also of how to rally international support for holding elections and supporting democratization under such circumstances.
April 30, 2006
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
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.