ocr: Senegalis a multiparty democracy and freedom of association is respected. However, the PS has beenin power since the 1950s, albeit under ditferent names, and has spread its intluence deep into the civil service, judiciary andlocal government, malang opposition difficult. The main issue is the economy; the collapse of the AOF hit Senegal - hard as itlost important markets, especially for Dalcar's port. Other problems include the separatist movement in anti-Islamic Casamance, and discontent in the northeast, where drought and refugees from Mauritania are leading to tension.
