West Africa is going through a tumultuous period, marked by the rise of coups d’état, internal political tensions and growing security challenges. Among these challenges, the return to democracy and the rule of law is crucial to guaranteeing the stability, sovereignty and sustainable development of the nations of the Sahel region. The Senegalese model, with its regular, free and transparent elections and its two successful democratic transitions, offers valuable lessons for other nations in the region, notably the countries of the AES and Guinea, which are experiencing political crises. The Senegalese model: an example to follow. Senegal is often cited as a beacon of democracy in West Africa. Since independence, the country has experienced a series of peaceful democratic alternations that strengthen the legitimacy of its institutions, in short, its role in the desired and hoped-for pan-Africanism. Indeed, presidential and legislative elections in Senegal are generally considered to be transparent and representative, thus contributing to a climate of trust between the government and the population. These elements are essential to ensure a framework conducive to democratic governance. The tandem formed by political leader Ousmane Sonko and President Diomaye Faye has catalysed a powerful movement, carrying the aspirations of a youth in search of justice and change.
The challenges of democratization in West Africa: the Senegalese model and a return to the rule of law in the AES countries. (Parliament adopted the resolution)
