UNCERTAINTY LOOMS: INTEGRITY OF THE ELECTORAL SYSTEM IN SENEGAL QUESTIONED
In the vibrant political landscape of Senegal, where dynamism is the norm, the eagerly anticipated 2024 presidential election was poised to be a pivotal moment for the country. However, a sudden twist has left citizens and observers alike in a state of uncertainty. Originally scheduled for February 25, 2024, the 2024 Senegalese presidential election was eagerly awaited. Political parties mobilized their supporters, candidates crisscrossed the country, and citizens engaged in spirited discussions about the future. Candidate registrations opened in October 2023 and closed on December 26, 2023, setting the stage for a democratic showdown. Yet, on February 3, 2024, outgoing President Macky Sall shocked the nation by indefinitely postponing the election. The decision came amid controversies surrounding the disqualification of certain candidates and allegations of corruption within the electoral process, which had cast a shadow over the election. President Sall's decision was prompted by