At least 24 people seeking to reach Europe drowned off northern Senegal when their loaded vessel sank, the governor of the Saint Louis region told AFP on Thursday.

At least 24 dead in migrant shipwreck off Senegal

In a historic decision on the 15th of February, Senegal's constitutional council overturned the postponement of this month's presidential election. The landmark decision opens up a realm of uncertainty for the traditionally stable West African nation. President Mackay Sall's decision earlier this month to postpone the election scheduled for 25th February had sparked widespread outcry and prompted deadly protests. Reportedly, At least three young men were killed during protests and at least 266 people were arrested across the country, including journalists.

Senegal: Deadly protests prompted by President election postponement

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Senegal's standing as a stable democracy in a volatile area. It is in jeopardy after lawmakers passed a controversial bill. To extend President Macky Sall's tenure and delay the elections further. Protests broke out after President Sall called off the election just three weeks before the due date.

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Senegal is on the verge of an election crisis. West Africa’s main economic and political bloc ECOWAS has sent a diplomatic mission to Senegal to discuss the political situation there following a delay in its presidential election. Senegal appears to be having an identity crisis - its citizens are proud of the fact that it is considered one of west Africa's most stable democracies, and many are outraged that this reputation is now on the line. So what's going on in a nation once considered a bastion of democracy in West Africa?

Senegal suspends mobile internet ahead of planned march over vote delay

The death toll amid protests in Senegal over the postponement of the presidential elections until December has climbed to three, as concerns grow that one of the remaining democracies in coup-hit West Africa is under threat.

Senegal unrest: Three dead amid protests over delayed presidential elections

Senegal is facing a crisis, constitutionally. Senegal’s parliament voted to delay the West African nation’s presidential election until December 15th in a chaotic voting process that took place after opposition lawmakers were forcefully removed from the chambers as they debated president Macky Sall's earlier decision to delay the crucial election. Clashes between security forces & protesters continue. Watch to know more!

Senegal battles first major wave of unrest over vote delay

Senegal is facing a crisis, constitutionally. Senegal’s parliament voted to delay the West African nation’s presidential election until December 15th in a chaotic voting process that took place after opposition lawmakers were forcefully removed from the chambers as they debated president Macky Sall's earlier decision to delay the crucial election. Security forces stormed the legislative building and forcefully removed several opposition lawmakers who were trying to block the voting process on the unprecedented delay of the presidential election initially scheduled for Feb 25. The adopted bill extends Sall’s tenure — which was due to end on April 2 — until a new election.

Tensions in Senegal as president & parliament delay polls

Senegal's parliament voted to postpone a presidential election from Feb. 25 to Dec. 15. It extended President Macky Sall's mandate in an unprecedented break with the country's democratic tradition. Watch this video for all details.

Senegal politcal crisis: What is happening in Senegal and could tensions escalate?

Tensions are high in Senegal after angry citizens turned to the streets to express their anger against the postponed polls. On Saturday, President Macky Sall announced an indefinite delay of Elections. Watch to know more!

Senegal: Internet suspended by authorities as public outcry continues

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Tensions are high in Senegal after angry citizens turned to the streets to express their anger against the postponed polls. On Saturday President Macky Sall announced an indefinite delay of Elections that would due to take place on February 25th. Watch to know more!

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Senegal: Protests, stone pelting reported in Dakar for postponement of elections

Political crisis in Senegal: Clashes reported between protesters and police officials in Dakar

Senegal’s former prime minister Aminata Toure, now a leading opposition figure, was arrested on Sunday (Feb 4) in the capital Dakar amid protests against the indefinite postponement of the presidential election, reported news agency AFP.

Senegal’s former PM Aminata Toure arrested as police and protesters clash over indefinite election delay

Senegalese President Macky Sall has announced the postponement of the presidential elections that were scheduled to be held on the 25th of February. President Sall also announced in July last year that he would not be the presidential candidate for the 2024 elections.

Senegal: Opposition leaders call the poll announcement 'a constitutional coup'

Senegal's President Macky Sall on Saturday announced the indefinite postponement of a presidential election scheduled for February 25, provoking anger from opposition figures and a ministerial resignation.

Senegal president postpones presidential election

Senegal: President Macky Sall has announced postponement of presidential polls

Hosts Ivory Coast stunned Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday, knocking out the reigning champions on penalties in the last 16 to keep their hopes of winning the title on home soil alive.

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Senegal’s top opposition leader has suffered major setbacks in his quest to contest the presidency after the Supreme Court upheld a defamation conviction against him and the Constitutional Council later rejected his application to be a presidential candidate.

Senegal top court rejects opposition leader Sonko's appeal

Senegal aims to decongest its prisons by placing some detainees under electronic monitoring with angle tags. It is the first country in West Africa to adopt this method which involves temporarily freeing some inmates - mainly those awaiting trial - and monitoring them as their cases are processed.

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Ousmane Sonko of Senegal was hospitalized following a week-long hunger strike. His admission to a hospital in the heart of Dakar was for emergency care, according to the opposition leader's now-disbanded party.

Senegal's Opposition leader Sonko hospitalised after one week on hunger strike

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