The country should allow eligible candidates to contest the presidential election and in so doing uphold its democratic status in the region
The Continent observed the demonstrations outside Dakar’s Cheikh Anta Diop University
Only by demonstrating that it would perform better in office while building trust within the wider population can the opposition force improvements in the electoral system while also growing the party
Over 5.3-million people are expected to vote in elections seen as a key test for Macky Sall and his party, which control only a few local communities.
Veteran Senegalese politician Abdoulaye Wade is set for a runoff election after failing to secure a majority in the first round of voting.
Senegal’s presidential candidates have held their final rallies as protesters marched in the streets. Tensions are high ahead of Sunday’s poll.