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Senegal's democratic crisis

Senegal's president has postponed the country's upcoming elections.

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The story  

Senegal is one of the most stable democracies in West Africa. Now, that’s under threat.

With only three weeks to go, a law has been passed which delays elections and keeps President Macky Sall in power for ten more months. 

Protesters clashed with riot police outside parliament on Monday.    

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something worrying is coming soon

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