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Senegal Election Delay Sparks Crisis and Market Turbulence

  • Senegal’s election delay sparks legal challenges and protests, highlighting a growing democratic governance crisis.
  • The delay negatively affects Senegal’s eurobond market, as bond values drop due to concerns over political and fiscal stability.

 

The government of Senegal has postponed the presidential election that was originally scheduled for February 25, and parliament is set to discuss rescheduling it to August 25. This move by President Macky Sall has led to concerns about constitutional integrity, democratic processes, and economic stability in a region where Senegal is considered a stable democracy.

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