In a move that has sparked controversy and political tension, Senegal's government has recently restricted access to the mobile internet. The decision comes as opposition leaders and their supporters launched protests over President Macky Sall's announcement to postpone the presidential election scheduled for February 25th.
The mobile internet access in the capital city of Dakar, as well as in other parts of the country, was unexpectedly cut off just as federal lawmakers were preparing to debate a bill that could potentially extend Sall's tenure beyond April 2nd, the date when he is supposed to vacate office.
