President Macky Sall’s unexpected move to postpone the February 25, 2024, elections has plunged Senegal into a deep political crisis. Nationwide protests erupted, leading to two tragic deaths in Dakar and Saint-Louis. The government’s use of tear gas and mobile internet suspension only fueled public anger. Surprisingly, the National Assembly approved the delay to December […]
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