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Country’s youngest ever leader faces ‘massive expectation’ from voters
Previously stable west African democracy was hit by protests ahead of Sunday election
President aims to set date for election next week after his decision to delay poll sparked constitutional crisis
Constitutional Council says Macky Sall does not have authority to cancel vote that must be held as soon as possible
One of Africa’s most stable democracies reels after postponement of vote to replace President Macky Sall
Macky Sall’s move to postpone sparks protests in capital and opposition warnings of ‘constitutional coup’
Opposition groups denounce ‘constitutional coup’ that jeopardises democracy in stable west African country
Senegal president presses Moscow for humanitarian ‘progress’ ahead of Russia-Africa summit
Political tension defused with surprise withdrawal by incumbent in the face of protests and riots
Violence erupts in Dakar and southern town of Ziguinchor after presidential hopeful Ousmane Sonko convicted of ‘corrupting youth’
Ousmane Sonko’s conviction for ‘corrupting the youth’ could complicate his bid to challenge incumbent president
Poor nations are right to point out the hypocrisy of demands they abandon fossil fuels — but its benefits must help their people
UNHCR and Nigerian president condemn racism as people of colour flee war
Demonstrations in West African country have left eight people dead
Aliou Sall steps down as fallout from contract involving BP and Frank Timis builds
Physical foundations are central to a strategy to develop economy and alleviate poverty
There has been a surge of interest from beyond the traditional western sources
Fragmented system of religious, state and private schools slows change
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