Senegal lawmakers vote to postpone presidential election

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Senegal's President Macky Sall. PHOTO | AFP

Senegal's parliament on Monday voted to hold a postponed presidential election on December 15 in the face of public outcry that led some opposition lawmakers to blockade proceedings until security forces intervened.

The move follows President Macky Sall's unprecedented announcement of a postponement on Saturday that pitched the nation into uncharted constitutional waters and threatens to further tarnish its reputation as a bastion of democratic stability in a region swept by coups.