The Senegalese electoral system, one of the safest in the world (Chronicle)
Author: DJOMANDE AzizPublished on: May 4, 2026Country: Senegal
Politics

Senegal is considering the creation of an Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), which could challenge the robustness of its electoral system established since 1992. This system has facilitated credible elections and major political transitions in 2000, 2012, and 2024, thanks to a separation of roles among the administration, the Autonomous National Electoral Commission, and the judiciary. If implemented, the CENI would centralize essential functions such as election management, potentially altering the current dynamics of control and accountability.
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