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Senegal Election Postponed Amid Tensions and Protests

President Macky Sall's decision to delay the presidential election has sparked widespread anger and protests, raising concerns about the country's democratic stability.

  • President Macky Sall postpones Senegal's presidential election, initially scheduled for February 25, to December 15, citing disputes over the final list of presidential candidates.
  • The postponement has led to widespread anger and protests in Senegal, with accusations of a constitutional coup and fears of a democratic setback.
  • Military putschists in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger announce their intention to leave ECOWAS, raising concerns about the regional impact of Senegal's election delay.
  • Internet services and a private television channel's broadcasting license are suspended amid escalating tensions and protests in the capital, Dakar.
  • International organizations and countries, including ECOWAS, France, and the United Nations, express concern and urge Senegal to uphold democratic governance and resolve differences.
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