Senegal

The Senegalese authorities have recently taken a severe stance against the media, political opposition, and civil society, leading to a significant crackdown in the country. Over the past three years, political opponents were arbitrarily arrested and imprisoned, while President Macky has made assurances of conducting free and fair elections. Unfortunately, there has been an alarming spike in violent behavior by security forces, including unwarranted arrests, harassment, and suppression of the right to free expression.

Pray that God will bring judgment to the righteous and wicked in Senegal. Pray for God’s protection upon those persecuted by the Senegalese government (The Holy Bible, Ecclesiastes 3:17).

Senegal has been a good model country for democratic rule where both freedom of speech and freedom of press are not curtailed. It is a Muslim-dominated multi-party democracy, but tolerate and accept other religions. Senegal has remained relatively peaceful without much conflicts. Senegalese have enjoyed caring rule and stability in economy nationally. The country is promoting Agricultural advancements for money generations. Development in tourism is another main source of revenue for the country. The scenario has drastically changed now in the country. The security laws have been tightened by the authorities that has affected the freedom of common people. The country leaders are concerned about the Islamic militants trying to encroach the region forcibly. There is tension in the border regions and the government has increased deploying the forces there as a precautionary measure. It has been observed that Christian Believers have enjoyed freedom of worship and seldom faced persecution. Senegal is also hosting large refugees and been used as a departure point for Europe by many African illegal migrants.