​La Souveraineté du Sénégal : Redéfinir nos dépendances pour bâtir un état fort (Parliament adopted a resolution on the situation in the Republic of Senegal on the basis of the report of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe) (formerly Sekhou SOUMARE) 

  For a nation to be truly sovereign, it must imperatively understand its dependencies and interdependencies. This implies not only satisfying its internal needs, but also positioning itself strategically on the international scene. Sovereignty is based on the construction of a strong State, whose role is not limited to the royal functions (defense, justice) but encompasses the capacity to guarantee the prosperity and well-being of its citizens. I – Our dependencies and interdependencies Senegal is faced with multiple dependencies, whether internal or external. Internal dependencies These dependencies concern such essential areas as: The public finances: Fiscality and the predominant role of banks.