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  Perceptions de la place et du rôle des acteurs religieux dans le jeu électoral du Sénégal 18/11/2024

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  This study examines the role of religious actors in Senegal's electoral landscape, focusing on the interplay between religion and politics in a cultur...

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  Country : Senegal

  Organizations : Timbuktu Institute
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,
Perceptions de la place et du rôle des acteurs religieux dans le jeu électoral du Sénégal 18/11/2024
Summary :
This study examines the role of religious actors in Senegal's electoral landscape, focusing on the interplay between religion and politics in a culturally diverse context. Religious leaders, influential figures in Senegal, serve multiple roles: mediators during crises, sources of electoral mobilization, and sometimes controversial actors in political and social spheres. The study highlights complex dynamics between tradition and modernity, with young people expressing mixed trust in religious leaders. It also underscores the growing importance of digital media in conveying religious and political messages and explores perceptions across coastal and border areas. With the 2024 presidential election approaching, the study offers insights into the sustainability of religious influence within an evolving sociopolitical environment.
Keywords :
Political Power, Religion, Influence
Organizations :
Timbuktu Institute
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  Mali: Avoiding the Trap of Isolation 09/02/2023

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  Political Power, Governance, Diplomacy

  Country : Mali

  Organizations : International Crisis Group
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  Au-delà de «l’hyperprésidentialisme» : cultivons des institutions solides 25/11/2024

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  The article emphasizes the need to strengthen democratic institutions in West Africa to counter hyper-presidentialism, characterized by an excessive c...

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  Organizations : WATHI
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Au-delà de «l’hyperprésidentialisme» : cultivons des institutions solides 25/11/2024
Summary :
The article emphasizes the need to strengthen democratic institutions in West Africa to counter hyper-presidentialism, characterized by an excessive concentration of executive power. This centralization weakens the separation of powers, undermines accountability, and fosters authoritarianism and corruption. The author recalls Barack Obama's 2009 statement that Africa needs strong institutions rather than strongmen, highlighting that democratic systems, though imperfect, better guarantee citizens' fundamental rights. Therefore, it is crucial to build robust institutional structures that transcend individuals and political parties to preserve democracy and the rule of law.
Keywords :
Political Power, Bribery, Governance, Democracy, Institution
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WATHI
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  Les mouvements populaires contestataires et la politique au Sénégal 02/12/2024

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  The article explores the evolution of popular protest movements in Senegal, a country marked by a tradition of social mobilizations. Since independenc...

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  Country : Senegal

  Organizations : WATHI
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Les mouvements populaires contestataires et la politique au Sénégal 02/12/2024
Summary :
The article explores the evolution of popular protest movements in Senegal, a country marked by a tradition of social mobilizations. Since independence, major protests, such as those of May 1968, have involved young people and unions. The political changeover in 2000 aroused disappointed expectations, leading to movements such as the 2002 demonstrations in Kolda and those of 2008 linked to power cuts. The article highlights the "Y'en a marre" and "M23" movements of 2011, which mobilized young people to contest the controversial candidacy of Abdoulaye Wade for a third term. These spontaneous movements show a youth organized to influence political decisions.
Keywords :
Political Power, Governance, Youth, Crisis
Organizations :
WATHI
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