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Alice CHANCELLOR and Soule DIA

BIZARRE: Senegalese urged to turn out to oppose presidential election delay - You Need To See This

Civil and religious groups have joined forces to confront Senegal's political upheaval (Credit: AFP)

Senegalese were urged on Friday to turn out and show their opposition to a last-minute delay of presidential polls, in a test of the balance of power between President Macky Sall and opponents.

On Monday parliament backed Sall's sudden decision to postpone the February 25 election by 10 months, sparking a fierce opposition backlash and international concern.

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