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Senegal: Between Democratic Consolidation and Political Instability

Joan Ricart-Huguet and Alioune Wagane Ngom5 months ago5 months ago
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The Undulating Capacity of the State
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The Moral Economy of the African Crowd

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Russia has tightened its hold over the Sahel region – and now it’s looking to Africa’s west coast

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How opposition parties can win unfair elections – lessons from Senegal and beyond

Democracy in Africa2 years ago2 years ago
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Senegalese women wait to see if the new government will respect their rights

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Africa’s pivotal election year: Why the signs are not good – even despite Senegal

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Do Africans support regional efforts to defend democracy, and why?

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