Senegal's President Sall Announces End of Mandate in April, No Election Date Set

Amid political tensions and protests, President Macky Sall of Senegal confirms his term will end on April 2, but leaves the presidential election date undecided.

Senegalese President Macky Sall has announced that his mandate will end on April 2, but has not provided a new date for the delayed presidential election.
The Constitutional Council overturned Sall's decision to postpone the election, demanding it be held 'as soon as possible'.
Political dialogue with candidates and civil society groups is scheduled to begin, aiming to reach a consensus on the election date.
Opposition figures, including jailed politician Ousmane Sonko, have been invited to the dialogue, amidst calls for their release.
Protests and rallies are planned by citizens and opposition candidates demanding a swift setting of the election date.