Senegal's President Sall Postpones Presidential Elections
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Senegalese President Macky Sall has indefinitely delayed the country's elections, citing a dispute over which candidates are allowed to run. This decision, made just hours before official campaigning was set to begin, has raised concerns about the electoral process and could lead to further protests. Sall's announcement comes after several top contenders, including popular opposition figure Ousmane Sonko, were barred from running, sparking fears of political instability. The delay has been criticized by some opposition parties as an "institutional coup d’état," while analysts suggest it may be rooted in elite fears of potential electoral outcomes.
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