Senegal: Civil society and opposition protest against the postponement of the presidential election through a march
Civil society and the opposition have intensified pressure on President Macky Sall with the organization of a march scheduled for Tuesday, as a sign of protest against the postponement of the presidential election, a decision that has plunged the country into uncertainty.
Abdou Khafor Kandji, spokesperson for the organizers, has called for peaceful mobilization during this silent march, thus expressing the refusal of many Senegalese people to accept the extension of the presidential mandate. This initiative comes after attempts to gather last Friday, which were violently suppressed by security forces, resulting in the death of three individuals.
Despite the absence of formal authorization from the authorities, the organizers maintain their intention to carry out the demonstration. This determination of civil society and the opposition to express themselves in the streets reflects the magnitude of the political crisis facing Senegal, one of the most serious in its recent history.
Meanwhile, President Macky Sall is striving to find solutions to get the country out of this deadlock. Discussions are underway to resume dialogue with the opposition, including figures like Ousmane Sonko, who was at the center of a political standoff with the authorities before being imprisoned in 2023.
The current crisis highlights the growing political tensions and the urgent need for a peaceful and consensus-based resolution to preserve Senegal’s stability and national unity.
