“2024: A Year of Upheaval and Contrasts”
As 2024 draws to a close, it is time to step back and look at the significant events that have marked the past twelve months. From the outset, this year was marked by elections, with major polls scheduled in many countries around the world. From India to the United States to Senegal, citizens have expressed their voices and actively participated in democratic life.
The results of these elections have lived up to expectations, offering their share of surprises, protests and demonstrations of democratic strength. Despite tensions and controversies, democracy has continued on its path, allowing new voices to be heard and new perspectives to open up.
However, the year 2024 will remain marked by dark and tragic events. This year unfortunately does not end with the sweet scent of peace, but rather in the tumult of persistent conflicts. From Gaza to Ukraine, wars continue to rage, leaving entire populations trapped in violence and suffering.
However, amidst these shadows, glimmers of hope have emerged. At the end of the year, the world witnessed the fall of one of the oldest dictatorships, that of the Assad dynasty in Syria. A major event that opens the way to new horizons for this country scarred by years of conflict and repression.
But beyond the political upheavals and humanitarian tragedies, the year 2024 will also be remembered for its moments of joy and celebration. The Paris Olympic Games shone brightly, offering the entire world a grandiose spectacle and exceptional performances.
Ultimately, 2024 will remain a year of contrasts, where the darkness of conflicts rubbed shoulders with the light of democracy and hope. A year that reminds us that the world is in perpetual motion, between shadow and light, between sadness and joy, between chaos and harmony. A year that is both dark and bright, as a reflection of the complexity of the human condition and our ability to overcome challenges to build a better future.”