The year 2024 was marked by initiatives aimed at solving persistent problems in the transport and justice sectors in Senegal. According to an article in Sud Quotidien, the new authorities organized meetings which resulted in concrete recommendations. These dialogues take place in a context also marked by devastating floods, and by a persistent dispute between the State and the media.
The general meetings on public transport, held in October, produced a consensus on several essential points. Among them, the regulation of private rental cars, known as “clendos” and “Allo-Dakar”, as well as the compulsory registration of two wheels. It was also agreed that motorcyclists should limit themselves to delivering goods in the capital. To improve road safety, it was recommended to limit the age of passenger transport vehicles to twenty years. Finally, the implementation of a points license was recommended to strengthen the monitoring of offenses.
In the field of justice, reforms aim to remedy current dysfunctions and readjust institutions to cultural and technological developments. As reported by Sud Quotidien, revisions of the main judicial codes were suggested, as well as the massive recruitment of personnel to ensure a more efficient public service of justice. The proposal for increased digitalization and the introduction of Artificial Intelligence aim to modernize the judicial system.
On a social level, irregular immigration persists despite reinforced security measures and international partnerships to control borders. The causes of this phenomenon include economic factors such as unprofitable fishing due to foreign boats and lack of employment. In departure areas like Mbour and Saint-Louis, however, efforts are being made to track down smugglers.
In addition, floods caused by the overflowing of the Senegal River have heavily affected the Matam region, leaving thousands of people displaced. Tensions between the state and private media companies have manifested themselves in account blocking and strict regulation of the sector, provoking reactions from the actors concerned.
All these struggles and dialogues aim to lay the foundations for more equitable and effective governance. Reading the article on the Sud Quotidien website provides a detailed perspective of these challenges and possible progress for Senegal.
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