Authorities in Senegal suspended mobile internet services and banned a protest march against the delay of the presidential election. International observers including France and the UN have expressed concern.

At least three people have died, and scores more have been arrested in demonstrations across Senegal since President Macky Sall postponed an election planned for February 25.

President Macky Sall's decision to delay the national election from February to December, effectively extending his time in power, sparked widespread protests across Senegal throughout the week.

Authorities cut access as the country grapples with the fallout of postponing the presidential election to December. The delay sparked protests.

Senegal's parliament has voted to postpone a presidential election from February 25 to December 15 extending President Macky Sall's mandate. That's triggered widespread public outcry and potentially tarnishes Senegal's image as one of West Africa's more stable democracies.

The Communication Ministry said it cut internet because of the spread of "hateful and subversive messages." Meanwhile, protesters gathered outside parliament, where a bill that could extend Macky Sall's term was debated.

A week ago, it looked as if the Ivorians were set for a humiliating group-stage exit from their own Afcon, but now they are into the quarterfinals after beating Senegal 5-4 on penalties following a tie that finished 1-1 at the end of extra time.

Senegal claimed a comfortable 3-1 victory over Cameroon to qualify for the last 16. The reigning champions scored through Ismaila Sarr, Habib Dialo and Sadio Mané while Jean-Charles Castelletto responded for the Indomitable Lions. Elsewhere, Guinea claimed a 1-0 win over The Gambia while Cape Verde powered past Mozambique with three stunning goals.

Senegal kicked off their campaign to defend their title with a resounding 3-0 win against Gambia. Five-time champions Cameroon were held to a 1-1 draw by 10-man Guinea. And Algeria were held 1-1 by Angola.

Senegal says it is the first West African country to pilot electronic monitoring via ankle bracelets as it grapples with overcrowded prisons.

There's a special reason to celebrate in Senegal as millions of Mouride pilgrims come togetherfor the Grand Magal. This year also features an exhibition of a rare photos of the order's founder. Also relatives of the 73 gambian children killed by toxic cough syrups sue made in India drugmakers. And Beninese students expanding their tech horizons wow judges with their creations.

More well off would be Senegalese migrants are heading to Central America in the hopes of making it into the States. But the journey is often fraught, expensive and uncertain. Also in Kenya the rising cost of living has added to the mental health struggles of many finding it harder to make ends meet.