Senegal's democratic crisis

塞内加尔的民主危机

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2024-02-07

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Senegal's president has postponed the country's upcoming elections.
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  • Democratic crisis in Senegal as elections are delayed.

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  • Senegal, one of the most stable democracies in West Africa.

  • Now that's under threat.

  • With only three weeks to go, a law has been passed which delays elections and keeps President Makisal in power for ten more months.

  • Protesters clashed with riot police outside parliament on Monday.

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  • This one's from the Financial Times.

  • Constitutional crisis looms in Senegal after President McKee Sal delays vote.