Senegal’s President Macky Sall has officially scheduled the delayed presidential election for March 24, according to the government’s announcement on Wednesday.
The decision comes in the aftermath of a ruling by the country’s top court, declaring the proposal to hold the vote after Sall’s mandate expires on April 2 as unconstitutional.
The latest development follows a series of announcements on Wednesday, marking a significant twist in weeks of political crisis triggered by the postponement of the presidential election. However, there remains some confusion regarding the precise date of the first-round vote.
President Macky Sall has set March 24 as the chosen date for the election, but Senegal’s top constitutional body insists it should take place on March 31.
Regardless of the conflicting dates, the election is slated to happen before Sall’s mandate concludes on April 2, a crucial factor that contributed to the turmoil.
The postponement of the presidential election, initially scheduled for February 25, had sparked one of Senegal’s most severe crises in decades. With the announcement of the new election date, the country aims to move forward and address the challenges that emerged during the period of uncertainty.
