Senegal's Constitutional Council Overturns Presidential Election Delay

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Senegal's Constitutional Council Overturns Presidential Election Delay
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Senegal's Constitutional Council overturned the postponement of the presidential election, which had caused widespread protests and deadly clashes. The delay, initially set for December, was announced by President Macky Sall, but the National Assembly's move to reschedule the vote was deemed unconstitutional. Critics accuse Sall of clinging to power, despite his vow not to exceed two terms, while protests continue and internet access is restricted.

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