Dr Marie Gibert says that the coup is a struggle for power between the country’s military and civilian leaders.
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Q&A: What’s going on in Guinea-Bissau?
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Senegalese keep careful eye on new president
The euphoria surrounding Macky Sall’s election has yet to die down, but voters will not be tolerant of any new mistakes.
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Along came the coup in Mali
Malians living through and watching Senegal’s democratic election say their situation is more complex than is reported.
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Hope floats in Macky Sall’s hometown
Residents of Fatick have faith that their mayor will be Senegal’s next president, boosting their town’s fortunes.
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Has Senegal’s democracy taken a leap forward?
Director of West African Research Centre says that Senegal is ready to go to the polls for a second time.
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Senegal merchants hopeful about runoff
Violent protests greeted first presidential vote, but Independence Square traders say country’s democracy is strong.
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Senegal’s elderly vote for democracy
While media focus attention on the country’s youth, an elder generation compare this election with those gone by.
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