Senegal Faces Unrest Over Election Postponement

Violent protests and a student's death mark the country's political crisis as President Macky Sall delays the presidential vote, citing disputes over candidate eligibility.

Violent protests erupted in Senegal following the postponement of the presidential election, originally scheduled for February 25, to December 15, leading to widespread unrest and the death of a student.
President Macky Sall defended the election delay, citing the need to resolve candidate eligibility disputes and conflicts between legislative and judicial branches, despite reaching his constitutional term limit.
Opposition groups and civil society have united to denounce the delay as a 'constitutional coup,' with calls for mass protests and legal challenges against the decision.
International and regional bodies, including the European Union and Ecowas, have expressed concern over the postponement, urging Senegal to preserve its democratic traditions.
Senegal's reputation as a stable democracy in West Africa is at risk, with fears of escalating violence and democratic retreat amid ongoing protests and political tension.