Senegal's Democratic Backsliding Is a Threat to African Democracy
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A constitutional coup in a country that has long been a beacon for freedom would encourage authoritarians across the continent.
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CDDRL scholar cautions against third term for Senegalese president
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The balance between religion and politics in Senegal
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West African CSOs launch pro-democracy network in Ghana - WADEMOS
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Democracy in Retreat
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Neoliberalism Sucked Senegal Dry. Now Its Democracy Is at Stake.
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Senegal's Democratic Backsliding Is a Threat to African Democracy
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Previewing Sub-Saharan Africa's 2024 Elections
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The US scramble for Africa, Politics
Why is democracy difficult to sustain and consolidate in Africa? - Quora
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Disputed elections a test for Senegal's democracy – DW – 08/02/2022
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Introduction: Populists, Democratic Backsliding, and Public Administration (Chapter 1) - Democratic Backsliding and Public Administration
The state of democracy in Africa – The Global State of Democracy 2023
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Africa and the Biden Administration's Summit for Democracy