Democracy in Senegal
Postponement of the Feb 2024 election led to a constitutional crisis and protests. Opposition leader, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, won the election after being released from prison less than two weeks prior. He is the youngest president in the country's history.
This page offers a comprehensive overview of Senegal's government and political history through two key interactive visualisations. The first section provides a detailed table showcasing vital political and economic indicators, such as Senegal's population, GDP, government structure, age and tenure of the current president, military regime status, and democracy metrics.
The second section presents a historical and political chronology of Senegal, highlighting significant milestones such as independence, referendum history, coups, notable wars, and democratic progress. Together, these visualisations provide a rich resource for understanding Senegal's governance, leadership, and democratic evolution, catering to researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in African political history.
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