Senegal's President Macky Sall Announces March 24 Election Date
TL;DR
Senegal's government has announced that the presidential election will take place on 24 March, following tension and protests sparked by President Macky Sall's postponement of the election last month. Sall, whose tenure ends on 2 April, had faced accusations of attempting a constitutional coup by his opponents. The country, known for its stability, has been engulfed in political turmoil, with the Constitutional Council ruling that the election must take place before Sall's term ends. Sall dissolved the government and replaced the Prime Minister to allow the ruling coalition's presidential candidate to focus on the electoral campaign.
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- Senegal president announces March election BBC.com
- Macky Sall Sets Senegal Election date The New York Times
- Senegal sets delayed presidential elections for March 24 Al Jazeera English
- Senegal's government sets March 24 as the new date for the delayed presidential election The Associated Press
- Senegal sets election date after protests sparked by delay CNN
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