Senegal is often regarded as one of the most resilient democracies in West Africa, ranking first in the region with a score of 60/100 on the EUISS FIMI Index (2023). However, this relative stability also makes it an attractive target for foreign information interference. Between the 2019 and 2024 presidential elections, evidence points to the growing use of sophisticated digital strategies aimed at influencing public opinion.
Senegal’s democracy is strong, but stability makes it a target for foreign manipulation aimed at shaping how citizens see their elections
In this environment, civil society organizations, media outlets, and policymakers play a crucial role in building awareness, monitoring information flows, and defending the integrity of electoral processes.
Electoral FIMI in Senegal
Both foreign and domestic actors have leveraged these vulnerabilities, using tools such as online political advertising and paid information manipulation to shape electoral narratives and influence voter behaviour.
Social media and messaging channels are used to spread selective content, distort facts, and create artificial momentum around certain political actors.
Existing divides are exploited to polarize communities and weaken trust, with foreign actors pushing emotionally charged narratives.
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Senegal Electoral Legal Framework
Weak regulation of digital platforms, combined with gaps in media governance, has enabled the spread of targeted disinformation and the exploitation of personal data.
