Senegal (1970–2016)
Senegal (1970–2016)
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塞内加尔 (1970–2016)
DOI:
10.1093/oso/9780198837404.003.0017
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2019
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Charlotte Heyl
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作者:
Charlotte Heyl
In Senegal, the presidential term limit and term length rule was subject to nine reforms and one circumvention from 1970 to 2016. This chapter analyses the context, justifications, and repercussions of these reforms. The recurring tenure rule reforms reflect the Senegalese regime’s oscillating trajectory between authoritarian and democratic proclivities. These reforms were frequently part of larger reform packages in which measures to liberalize political competition coincided with measures to constrain competition. Through such strategic reforms, Senghor and Diouf managed to preserve the PS hegemony, but the first electoral turnover in 2000 could ultimately not be prevented. Over the years, tenure rule reforms gained in symbolic value and served as a reference point for electoral promises as well as for public contestation. The strong societal mobilization did not prevent Wade’s third-term bid in 2012, but it did prevent his electoral victory. The contestation of the tenure rule has continued during Sall’s presidency.