Party proliferation and political contestation in Africa: Senegal in comparative perspective

Abstract

election in 1978, the number of political parties in Senegal has increased to about 300, and there is a significant decrease in consistent opposition political parties. In other words, the choice of Senegal for this study strengthens the argument and findings reached by the author. Party proliferation and political contestation in Africa: Senegal in comparative perspective, a seven-chapter book, provides an insightful in-country comparative analysis of party politics in Senegal. Most importantly, the book sets the agenda for future research on the dynamics of party proliferation, party building, defection and opposition party behaviour in other African countries – new democracies and autocracies.