In this episode, we analyze the changes taking place in the country with Célia Cuordifede, correspondent for L’Express in Dakar and author of Those who remain published by Rocher.
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The team: Charlotte Baris (presentation), Mathias Penguilly (writing), Léa Bertrand (editing) and Jules Krot (directing).
Credits: CGTN, Dakarbuzz TV, Euronews, France 24, TV5 Monde
Music and dressing: Emmanuel Herschon/Studio Torrent
Image credits: JOHN WESSELS/AFP
Logo: Anne-Laure Chapelain/Benjamin Chazal
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Charlotte Baris: It all started in 2020 with a first coup d’état in Mali. After months of deadly demonstrations, President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta, disowned by the population, was dismissed. And a junta takes power. Two years later, Burkina Faso was turned upside down. Then in 2023, a third junta this time takes control of Niger.
What these three countries have in common: they are all former French colonies in which the governments were very criticized. Three countries where France fought against jihadist movements – with Operation Barkhane. Three countries also where the role of Paris was increasingly contested. And with each junta that takes power, France’s influence in West Africa declines.
In the region, one country has always seemed more stable than its neighbors… It is Senegal. After twelve years at the head of state, President Macky Sall stepped down, not without tumult. The one who was elected a few days ago is called Bassirou Diomaye Faye and he is believed to have anti-French positions. So how far can this new Senegalese president go? This is the question we are examining today.
For further
Presidential election in Senegal: the failed exit of Macky Sall
Senegal: the president chooses Ousmane Sonko to lead the government
Senegal: the slow authoritarian drift of President Macky Sall
Senegal: opponent Bassirou Diomaye Faye will become president