Senegalese urged to turn out to oppose presidential election delay

By AFP Senegalese were urged on Friday to turn out and show their opposition to a last-minute delay of presidential polls, in a test of the balance of power between President Macky Sall and opponents. On Monday parliament backed Sall’s sudden decision to postpone the February 25 election by 10 months, sparking a fierce opposition backlash and international concern. The unprecedented move has called into question the West African country’s reputation for democratic stability in a region beset by military coups. Dozens of religious and citizens’ groups and professional organisations, which have teamed up in a newly formed collective, issued an appeal for people to attend Friday prayers dressed in white and the national colours. Dakar residents have also been […]