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Diaspora Senegalese have also taken to the streets. In France where a large community of Senegalese lives, crowds gathered on Saturday (Feb. 10) in major cities including Paris, Bordeaux (Southwest), and Nice (south) to protest against the postponement of the elections
At least two people died and several others were injured after protests were held across Senegal on Friday (Feb. 09). Demonstrators were not allowed to gather, and groups were dispersed by security forces using force.
Anger has mounted since President Sall last week postponed presidential elections scheduled this month, hours before official campaigning was due to begin. Parliament backed a delay until December and voted to keep Sall in power until his successor takes office, which is unlikely to be before early 2025.
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Sall’s second term was due to end on April 2nd. He said that he wanted to rapidly organize a national dialogue that would pave the way for a peaceful electoral process. Opposition lawmakers have filed an appeal at the Constitutional Court while presidential candidates appealed to the Supreme Court. A new round of protests is planned for Tuesday (Feb. 13). Diaspora Senegalese have also taken to the streets. In France where a large community of Senegalese lives, crowds gathered on Saturday (Feb. 10) in major cities including Paris, Bordeaux (Southwest), and Nice (south) to protest against the postponement of the elections.
