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Senegal votes in a tightly contested presidential race after months of unrest

Senegal holds a tightly contested presidential election amidst uncertainty and unrest, testing the country's stability as a democracy.
President Sall's attempts to postpone the election sparked violent protests, leading to concerns about electoral legitimacy.
High voter turnout, economic concerns, and a diverse pool of 19 candidates highlight the significance of the election in Senegal.

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BBC News

Senegal election: Voters choose new president after political crisis

The election was due last month but the outgoing president postponed it, triggering deadly protests.

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Senegal heads to the polls overshadowed by deadly protests

Country’s reputation as one of Africa’s model democracies under threat after weeks of violenceSenegal heads to the polls on Sunday after weeks of chaos, violence and uncertainty prompted fears that democracy had been fatally undermined in one of west Africa’s most stable countries.Analysts say the presidential election is the most wide open in Senegal since it secured independence from France more than 60 years ago. Continue reading...

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Senegal to elect its next president after months of unrest

Senegalese head to the polls to vote in a tightly contested presidential election marred by months of unrest that has threatened democracy in one of West Africa’s most stable nations

1 month ago·India

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CTV News

Senegal votes in a tightly contested presidential race after months of unrest

Senegalese lined up to vote Sunday in a tightly contested presidential race following months of uncertainty and unrest that has tested the West African nation's reputation as a stable democracy in a region shaken by a wave of coups in recent years.

1 month ago·Canada

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