Senegal's parliament voted to postpone the presidential election from February 25 to December 15, extending President Macky Sall's mandate. The decision triggered widespread protests and international concern, with opposition denouncing it as a 'constitutional coup'. The move led to clashes between security forces and protesters, and ECOWAS urged the restoration of the electoral calendar. Senegal, known for stability, faces a democratic crisis as tensions escalate.
https://t.co/2Xv9C2IG40 Senegal's president defends delaying elections in exclusive interview as protests erupt nationwide
Violent protests erupt in Senegal after president postpones elections. https://t.co/8NCbgMmEYw https://t.co/xUbT6drNFC
Senegal’s president claims to be defending democracy. Yet Macky Sall is unconvincing—and not just because delaying an election and marching riot police into parliament is a curious way to do it https://t.co/zX6acyGA59 👇
Tear gas and smoke grenades filled the air as security forces and protestors clashed in Senegal's capital. Protestors gathered to oppose the delay of a presidential election after the parliament voted to push it back from February 25 to December https://t.co/9fZSZZo1zD https://t.co/cJjXo2A3Cm
Senegalese security forces clashed with crowds of protesters opposed to the delay of a presidential election, as the justice minister rejected allegations that the postponement was an attempted power grab https://t.co/9fZSZZo1zD https://t.co/6fGEnd0NYP
Senegal has been gripped by unrest since President Macky Sall abruptly called off a presidential election planned for Feb. 25, 2024. https://t.co/1wR7kmaMfU
Security forces in Senegal have clashed with hundreds of protesters who are opposed to the delay of the presidential election that was supposed to take place on February 25 ⤵️ https://t.co/g2nZR7ISca
Senegal cast into turmoil by ‘shockwave’ constitutional crisis https://t.co/5opKuG3Eay
"Democracy is struggling throughout West Africa. But that doesn’t mean the bar has been lowered for earning the trust of the Senegalese people," writes Michelle Gavin. https://t.co/AslGPsOHtL
West African bloc accuses members of breaching exit rule Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are demanding an immediate withdrawal from ECOWAS, rejecting a one-year notice period https://t.co/XydrpAVtLs https://t.co/RxXglJaHbw
West Africa's regional bloc called for "reconciliation" with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger after emergency talks on the coup-hit countries' withdrawal from the group. https://t.co/D9h4MyvSvA https://t.co/ur7h48TKDA
Senegalese protesters clash with police over election delay https://t.co/NBr8i1KQed https://t.co/QOyN2UKfbG
Police used teargas to disperse protesters in Senegal’s capital, Dakar, on Friday as demonstrations against President Macky Sall’s decision to delay presidential elections resumed https://t.co/1FE1uNmHeD
Seen various clips like this from 🇸🇳 Senegal on a tense day of demonstrations. Police pushing back hard on residents insisting on Feb. 25 for elections, rejecting Macky Sall-Parliament's 10-month postponement. https://t.co/Xd5iaPp0Ri
“The delay of Senegal’s elections and the breakup of ECOWAS could damage democratic reform in West Africa & raise fears about the stability of the region. And these two major events have not received the coverage they deserve” https://t.co/NSlIGrqE4s
⚠️ SENEGAL ELECTION DELAY WAS LEGAL DESPITE BACKLASH, SAYS MINISTER (Reuters) Senegal's Justice Minister Aissata Tall Sall defended on Friday the abrupt postponement of the presidential election as constitutional, while acknowledging it had triggered the biggest political…
After coups, West African nations hurry to leave the regional bloc that opposed military takeovers https://t.co/2YGr7XNUgV
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. https://t.co/EyiH2EaGmd
Senegal has been seen as an African star: a pillar of stability, democracy and economic growth. Unlike other countries in the region, it has avoided civil wars and coups. But the delaying of a presidential election leaves democracy in grave danger https://t.co/hGibhvEGLn 👇
The West African regional bloc ECOWAS will push junta-led Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali to reconsider their decision to quit the political and economic alliance. The three countries' self-appointed military leaders announced on Jan. 28 they were abandoning the political and… https://t.co/rfOjKqakWo
Polling data shows how deeply mistrust is already embedded in Senegal's population, and how worrying the trendlines look for Senegalese democracy, writes Michelle Gavin. https://t.co/78skY0K0mR
"By postponing the election and prolonging his own presidency, Macky Sall signed the death certificate of Senegalese democracy. It will take bravery and a robust resistance to save it." https://t.co/5ortBPcnz8
Senegal’s reputation as the only coup-free West African democracy hangs in the balance after President Sall unilaterally postponed presidential elections https://t.co/T02xM7WIaj https://t.co/xhXy8iiUS1
Senegal has long been a pillar for stability and democracy in West Africa so I'm deeply alarmed that President Sall has delayed elections, silenced political opposition, and shut down the internet. I urge elections to be held later this month as planned. https://t.co/CsBR66c9B9
In an interview, Senegalese presidential candidate Anta Babacar outlines how at least 12 opposition leaders have put their differences aside to fight the postponement of an election and the extension of President Macky Sall's mandate https://t.co/hQ52uw1OI5 https://t.co/nhAMkGKPt3
Senegal’s ‘constitutional coup’ is part of a global democratic backsliding https://t.co/UYcSOZzIEH | opinion
Senegal’s election has been delayed after riot police dragged opposition MPs out of parliament. Read how democracy is under attack in the country: https://t.co/DNrTs8bYBi 👇
West African bloc says Burkina, Niger and Mali not following exit rules https://t.co/qzunZiKpCN https://t.co/ztbUxvRRg1
Here's why the normally peaceful Senegal is mired in political turmoil https://t.co/qKdlS1zET2
#ECOWAS says #Burkina, #Niger and #Mali not following exit rules. Another blow to the regional body! https://t.co/VZ4en0eJi4
#Sahel: More than a week after announcing their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States, #BurkinaFaso, #Mali and #Niger say they intend to leave immediately, despite the bloc's one-year rule. https://t.co/DbGbdL8iAd
⚠️ WEST AFRICAN BLOC SAYS BURKINA, NIGER AND MALI NOT FOLLOWING EXIT RULES (Reuters) The West African regional bloc ECOWAS said on Thursday that military-ruled Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso had failed to abide by the rules for quitting the bloc as regional ministers met to…
President Macky Sall’ risks destroying Senegal in an effort to orchestrate his preferred electoral outcomes, promising only a pyrrhic victory, writes Michelle Gavin. https://t.co/zXHOyAeMAx
Rejecting the pretexts, the West African regional bloc, ECOWAS, presses Senegalese President Macky Sall to "hold the presidential election this month as scheduled instead of delaying it by 10 months." https://t.co/BbX8algEC9
Senegal is teetering on the brink of crisis after lawmakers voted to delay elections and extend the final term of President Sall by nearly a year https://t.co/Tk5ks5A6aX via @bpolitics @katarinah
President Macky Sall’s decision to postpone Senegal’s elections threatens the country’s democratic identity, writes Michelle Gavin. https://t.co/ITsA8nNEJo
Senegal's parliament voted to postpone a presidential election from Feb. 25 to Dec. 15, extending President Macky Sall's mandate. It triggered widespread public outcry https://t.co/ajXT6gfAWx https://t.co/xHKa37LQV0
Senegal is teetering on the brink of crisis after lawmakers voted to delay elections and extend the final term of President Sall by nearly a year https://t.co/s6EeVtJl0O
Senegal has long been seen as a pillar of stability and democracy in west Africa. It has avoided civil wars and coups. It has never delayed a presidential election—until now https://t.co/5j45bUFKbM 👇
Senegal's parliament voted to postpone a presidential election from Feb. 25 to Dec. 15, extending President Macky Sall's mandate in an unprecedented break with the West African country's democratic tradition. Why is the delay significant? https://t.co/ajXT6gg8M5 https://t.co/MoIK8250Z0
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have left the most important West African regional bloc due to escalating tensions over their democratic decline, leaving room for Russia to assert itself in the region, writes Ebenezer Obadare. https://t.co/Jc4bVCGMqU
Tensions are boiling over in Senegal as anger rises over elections recently ‘postponed’ by President Macky Sall. https://t.co/UhF5ciEcts
Senegal's democracy on trial!! A controversial decision by parliament where opposition leaders were violently thrown out extended the term of President Macky Sall to December! This comes in the wake of deadly protests and internet cuts in parts of the country. Opposition… https://t.co/0pQcyxm31p
Just weeks ahead of a planned presidential election in Senegal Macky Sall, the president, has called it off. The move has sparked a constitutional crisis and dealt a blow to democracy across west Africa https://t.co/AOgtDc7up7 👇
Senegalese Parliament delays election despite opposition’s move to block vote Follow us on Rumble: https://t.co/Nuc9nUzlmx https://t.co/oOqQ9pufo6
Until now, Senegal has been an outlier in West Africa, where neighboring nations have experienced destabilizing civil wars and military coups https://t.co/zU8Xf0aspg
World Brief: Senegal delays its Feb. 25 presidential election for nearly 10 months, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken works toward an Israel-Hamas cease-fire, and prosecutors charge a Kenyan cult leader with murder. https://t.co/o7NAaHaSHx
RM @RepGregoryMeeks: Deeply concerned by Pres. Sall’s postponement of Senegal’s elections & attempts to silence the press & political opposition. This undermines democracy & jeopardizes Senegal’s legacy of democratic transitions. I hope elections are held as previously planned. https://t.co/JUd9XyZf3c
Explainer: What is happening in Senegal and could tensions escalate? https://t.co/CAajm9of4v https://t.co/1JHFkBRIkO
Ecowas urged Senegal to quickly restore the country’s electoral calendar, a day after lawmakers amended the constitution to delay presidential votes by 10 months https://t.co/EQBD1swu73
“This is now a really profound democratic crisis in Senegal.” On “The Intelligence” @kcsalmon considers the reasons behind an election delay that has sparked protests. Listen to the podcast: https://t.co/qmd0mQ6A85 👇
⚠️ EXPLAINER-WHAT IS HAPPENING IN SENEGAL AND COULD TENSIONS ESCALATE? (Reuters) Senegal's parliament late on Monday voted to postpone a presidential election from Feb. 25 to Dec. 15, extending President Macky Sall's mandate in an unprecedented break with the West African… https://t.co/EIgeNgOGFz
African nation adopts bill to delay election of president The move by Senegalese MPs extends the tenure of President Macky Sall, which was due to end on April 2 https://t.co/6652BQWDY0 https://t.co/Ktg23GJQmR
Opposition lawmakers tried in vain to block proceedings in Senegal's parliament, as legislators voted to hold a postponed election at the end of the year https://t.co/wd4J8TofVA https://t.co/3daxSCmUNw
⚠️ Update: Traffic data show mobile internet access remains limited in #Senegal for a second day after authorities restrict cellular data in capital Dakar and deploy riot police to counter ongoing protests over the postponement of this month's elections to the end of 2024 📵 https://t.co/9FoLg3HfYl
⚠️ ECOWAS URGES POLITICIANS IN SENEGAL TO URGENTLY RE-ESTABLISH ELECTORAL CALENDAR (Reuters) West Africa's main economic and political bloc ECOWAS on Tuesday urged Senegalese politicians to urgently take measures to re-establish an electoral calendar in line with the… https://t.co/69fUK5Gczn
Senegal’s parliament voted late on Monday to postpone elections for almost a year, to Dec. 15, amid concerns over the state of democracy in this West African nation. https://t.co/bsmX21fxxH
Opposition politicians in Senegal were forcibly removed from parliament by riot police, after attempting to block a bill to postpone presidential elections. Here's what you need to know ⤵️ https://t.co/1T6VhDPLX8
Senegal’s democracy is hanging by a thread. Opponents are calling President Macky Sall’s postponement of elections a constitutional coup https://t.co/xayG3jD3yC 👇
Senegal's opposition on Tuesday denounced a "constitutional coup" after parliament voted to delay the presidential election by 10 months, plunging the normally stable country into its worst crisis in decades ⬇️ https://t.co/36Q7hYsgyt
Senegal's parliament voted to hold a postponed presidential election on Dec. 15 in the face of a public outcry that led some opposition lawmakers to blockade proceedings until security forces intervened https://t.co/wd4J8ToNL8 https://t.co/oRN4xaupK1
VIDEO: 🇸🇳 Clashes between security forces and protesters erupted in Senegal's capital Dakar following President Macky Sall's decision to postpone presidential elections scheduled for February 25 https://t.co/Y9KxdDLZk7
VIDEO: Senegalese lawmakers have voted to delay this month's presidential election until December, an unprecedented move that has sparked international concern over a country normally seen as a beacon of stability in West Africa. 🎥 Elimane Ndao & Michele Cattani #AFPVertical https://t.co/qSjPnU9ywt
Unrest follows lawmakers' decision to delay elections in Senegal, raising the prospect of a constitutional crisis in one of Africa’s strongest democracies Get the latest ⬇️ https://t.co/MReEcNS2fQ
President Macky Sall’s gamble on delaying Senegal’s election risks tainting his legacy https://t.co/vAy5HLb8q0
As the parliamentary debate continues over election delay, concerns are mounting among common Senegalese people. https://t.co/F6qiDkQBIk
Senegal President Macky Sall's "unconstitutional delay of the election" to suceed him plunges Senegal into uncertainty and violence.” Already security forces have fired tear gas to disperse hundreds of protesters. They have a history of excessive force. https://t.co/AEIfzQ0DiB
Senegal’s parliament has delayed this month's presidential election till December after kicking out opposition lawmakers https://t.co/PkcxsuDxAJ
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Senegal’s parliament votes to delay the presidential election from Feb. 25 to Dec. 15, after kicking out opposition leaders in a dramatic move that extends President Macky Sall’s stay in power by at least eight months. https://t.co/UFYpCJa1B8
Senegal’s parliament delays presidential election till December https://t.co/PkcxsuCZLb
After weeks of political rumbling—and a brawl in the National Assembly—Senegal’s president has called off its election. What is Macky Sall up to? He claims to be defending democracy, yet many Senegalese fear he is up to no good https://t.co/zfjGRp7QHm 👇
Senegal’s parliament has delayed its presidential election till December as tensions rise https://t.co/PkcxsuCZLb
Senegal’s parliament delays presidential election till December as protestors clash with police - @SemaforAfrica https://t.co/LHU2ZTSS88
Senegal's parliament votes to postpone presidential election to December 15 after chaotic session led by the removal of opposition lawmakers from the chamber. https://t.co/nq8RSs5axO
Opponents of Senegalese President Macky Sall are calling his abrupt "postponement of [imminent] elections a constitutional coup." He was due to be replaced but now stays on. https://t.co/ogzMZhKFl6
#Senegal's parliament voted to approve an amended election postponement bill to reschedule the presidential vote for Dec. 15, despite an opposition attempt to block proceedings in the national assembly; A move that has triggered a public outcry and international alarm. https://t.co/EccVYn41PE
Senegal on the brink after elections postponed https://t.co/It5r4CKXgb
CHM @RepMcCaul: "I am concerned about Senegal’s postponed presidential elections, originally scheduled for February 25th, and am particularly worried about the violent protests, arrest of opposition figures, and restrictions to press that followed this decision. (1/2)
Senegal lawmakers agreed to delay presidential votes by 10 months pending a probe into the process of selecting candidates that could run in the polls https://t.co/AY2l81Q5vx
BREAKING: Senegal’s parliament delays election until December after opposition MPs are blocked from voting https://t.co/ht29jDLzIA
#FromTheSouth News Bits | In Senegal, the decision to postpone the presidential elections was welcomed by the former ruling Democratic Party, whose presidential candidate is Karim Wade. https://t.co/Al6PoLxSEU
Senegal has been in chaos and protests for several days. Senegal, which was one of the most stable countries in West Africa, is undoubtedly influenced by the developments in this region, and the people of this country have demands. A few months ago, Senegal repelled a failed… https://t.co/kR0oF2y1Ao
Senegal’s president postpones election, sparking unrest Follow us on Odysee: https://t.co/gMbz1a2E5x https://t.co/RH9hBe1dwU
Three countries hit by coups are leaving west Africa’s main bloc. Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger will lose trade and free movement https://t.co/E0JygmuPmw 👇
PRES. SALL'S SENEGAL = NO DEMOCRACY. Protests have erupted in Senegal after Pres. Sall delayed the election. Another African democratic republic bites the dust? https://t.co/I86KInMGaZ
Protests continue in Senegal, with mobile internet cut off in the capital Dakar on Monday after President Macky Sall unexpectedly announced the postponement of elections previously scheduled for February 25 by up to six months. In Senegal, where mass unrest began in the last… https://t.co/9SJFeg9Df5
Riot police fired tear gas to break up crowds trying to gather outside Senegal's parliament to protest against the president's abrupt postponement of elections over the weekend https://t.co/9GSPs5DooE https://t.co/yBftSYLXQE