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Senegal: Election draws only 35% turnout

Categories: Sub-Saharan Africa, Senegal, Elections, Governance, Politics

Le blog politique du Senegal questions how the government can consider a 35% a good voter turnout rate [1] [Fr], calling it payback for the last election which was plagued by fraud and irregularities.   Those in power should see that this low turnout reflects the deep discontent and lack of trust many Senegalese have for their government.