"Senegal's Election Chaos: Parliament Delays Vote Amid Protests and Political Tensions"

Senegal's parliament has voted to delay the presidential election to December 15 after chaotic scenes in the chamber and violent protests. President Macky Sall's decision to postpone the election, originally scheduled for February 25, has sparked unrest and opposition. The move to delay the poll further has raised concerns about the country's democratic credentials, with Human Rights Watch warning of the risk of losing its democratic status. The postponement has faced legal challenges from presidential candidates, and there are fears of potential violent unrest. Sall cited a dispute over the candidate list and alleged corruption as reasons for the delay, but opposition and civil society groups have strongly rejected the move, with some calling it an "institutional coup."