Usually, Senegal’s Independence Day is marked by a grand civil-military parade held in the vicinity of one of the nation’s most emblematic squares, Dakar’s Nation Square. However, this year’s celebrations were notably subdued, consisting mainly of a flag-raising ceremony. This scaled-back approach was attributed to the prevailing uncertainty ahead of the March 24th poll. The decision to limit the festivities likely aimed to maintain a sense of calm and stability during a sensitive period in the country’s political landscape.
