Editing Edouard Senghor (section)

==Presidency (2009-==
Senghor’s initial priority was the de-regulation of the economy; many Gano-era policies surrounding business regulation were struck down. One of the first major industries to experience deregulation was the Energy sector with the restructuring of Koldan Unified Power into 4 major power distributors. In addition, foreign business was also allowed to operate in new areas with strict planning policy being eliminated entirely. Overall the first several months of the administration was a period of national optimism, one promoted by a series of public artwork known as “Koldan Dawn”. 2010 also saw the announcement of a new 5-year plan which promised rapid economic growth, new jobs, and an overall improvement in conditions. Despite a generally positive view of Senghor among the Koldan population, minority groups such as the Moujerrians continued to face oppression, as the government continued its policy of state secularism. 2011 saw the start of Operation Green Torch, which intended to fight rebels along the corridor between Lennes and the Lehvantian border. The government had initial victories defeating various unpopular militia groups. However, it's what was put in place after which angered many, a new local government that removed power from clerics and outlawed traditional practices. In addition, Voice of Action was classified as a terrorist group in 2012 with the leaders being arrested and imprisoned in a new maximum security prison known as “De Compr’e” a Koldan Creole word meaning the “compound”. 

Senghor’s initial reforms soon began to become a fleeting memory as the restrictions on personal freedoms largely did not disappear, for example, the KIB was expanded to fight both rebel groups and provide counter-intel on “enemies of the state, abroad”. On the social front, government protections of same-sex marriage which had been active since 1998 were ended, allowing private businesses the freedom to refuse service based on sexual preference. Initially, the Senghor also attempted to ban Islamic religious garments in public buildings but backed down due to public pressure. Domestic private businesses also failed to provide services in place of government options leading to several being incorporated under a new “public/private model” where the business was allowed to receive some profits in exchange for operating theoretically independent of government influence. Despite these criticisms, during the 2014 election, the public was generally supportive due to the rise of militant groups and the improvement of the economy compared to 2010. In the election, which saw lower turnout due to issues with voter registration and a lack of true opposition, Senghor was re-elected with 63.7% of the vote, with the KLF-U winning at all levels.