Senegal's democracy under scrutiny at Konrad Adenauer alumni forum

On September 12, 2026, the Konrad Adenauer Foundation's alumni network met in Dakar, Senegal, to assess the state of Senegalese democracy. The forum, themed "Democratic leadership, rule of law and governance," focused on institutional functioning after the 2024 crisis, justice, anti-corruption, public freedoms, and youth leadership. Speakers, including political scientist Djiby Ndiaye, emphasized that regular elections are insufficient for consolidated democracy. The network plans to issue recommendations to strengthen democracy and governance in Senegal.