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An illustration of a Senegalese protester waving the country’s flag.

Voters are hoping to usher in a new government that better respects citizens’ rights and will improve the economy.

Photo by Seyllou/AFP via Getty Images | Illustration by Srikar Poruri for OkayAfrica.

What’s at Stake During this Weekend’s Elections in Senegal

From realigning its democracy to improving its economic realities, the people of Senegal have a lot riding on Sunday’s election.