Senegal's Constitutional Council on Thursday overturned the postponement of this month's presidential election, a historic decision that opens up a realm of uncertainty for the traditionally stable West African nation. The Constitutional Council on Thursday reiterated the fixed nature of the five-year presidential term.
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Senegal’s top election authority on Thursday ruled that the government’s postponement of the presidential election scheduled for February 25 is unconstitutional. The constitutional council cancelled the decree signed by President Macky Sall earlier this month that postponed the election, according to a judgement approved by seven members of the body and seen by the Associated Press.
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