Senegal Faces Political Unrest as Presidential Elections Postponed

President Macky Sall's decision to delay the vote until December has sparked protests and concerns over democracy.

Senegal's President Macky Sall postponed the presidential elections originally scheduled for February 25 to December 15, sparking widespread protests and criticism.
The postponement has been criticized as an attempt by Sall to hold onto power, despite his promise not to seek re-election.
Opposition parties and civil society groups have called for mass mobilization against the delay, and international bodies have expressed concern over the move's impact on democracy.
More than 200 opposition politicians and protesters have been arrested, and the government has restricted internet access in response to the protests.
Experts and citizens alike fear the postponement could lead to further political instability and undermine Senegal's democratic traditions.