The postponement of Senegal's presidential election has led to a rejection by opposition leaders and calls for dialogue from the West African bloc. The European Union described the delay as opening a 'period of uncertainty', while the United States urged for a swift new date to ensure free polls. The African Union emphasized the need for the presidential vote to take place as soon as possible. Amidst the political crisis, mobile internet was cut in the capital, Dakar, as reported by AFP, and the Associated Press reported that Senegal restricted internet access while lawmakers considered extending the president's tenure. The situation has brought Senegal to the brink, according to BBC News.
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Senegal restricts internet access as lawmakers consider extending the president's tenure, reports AP
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The postponement of Senegal’s presidential election opens a 'period of uncertainty', says the EU, as the US calls for a swift new date for free polls in the country. https://t.co/OGDciT5VrU
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