Democracy on hold? : Senegal opposition outraged over plan to delay election

By France24

06 February 2024 | 12:49 pm

Protests, riots and a crackdown have erupted in Senegal after the term-limited outgoing president, Macky Sall, suddenly announced a six-month election delay, this on the very day the official campaign to pick his successor was due to start.

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