Overview

• The Constitutional Council of Senegal overturned President Macky Sall's decision to delay the presidential election, leaving the new date for the vote unresolved.
• President Sall has pledged to 'carry out the consultations necessary to organize the presidential election as soon as possible,' amid political and legal wrangling.
• Several options for the election date are being considered, with possibilities ranging from early March to a significant delay, amidst concerns over the constitutional mandate and logistical challenges.
• Opposition parties and civil society movements demand respect for the April 2 deadline for the election, as Western diplomats exert pressure for adherence to this timeline.
• The situation has sparked debates over the credibility of the Constitutional Council and the potential for a post-electoral crisis, highlighting the deep political divisions within the country.