African governments are using courts to sway elections
The abuse of judiciaries is harming democracy. Here’s how to stop it
ELECTION MONITORS across the world will soon be packing their sunhats, “observer” vests and, if they are energetic, surfboards in preparation for Senegal’s presidential elections on February 25th. Yet for all their good intentions they will arrive too late to ensure that this election is free and fair. With the help of the courts, the incumbent party’s candidate, Amadou Ba, already has the upper hand.
This article appeared in the Leaders section of the print edition under the headline “Electoral lawfare”
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