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Young Senegalese feel the impact of the country’s political crisis

Youth

Senegal is often seen as a model of political stability in West Africa. But that could be changing. President Macky Sall has upset people with the suggestion that he may run for a third term next year, defying the Constitution, and young people are increasingly frustrated by a lack of opportunities. Recent protests turned deadly, and most victims were under the age of 30.

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A tight race is emerging in Senegal’s controversial presidential election between incumbent Abdoulaye Wade and former Prime Minister Macky Sall, unofficial results suggest.

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