On Sunday, tensions escalated in Senegal as police fired tear gas at opposition supporters who were protesting against the decision by President Macky Sall to postpone the country's upcoming presidential election. The protests took place in Dakar, where opposition leaders and candidates had gathered to reject the announced postponement.
The opposition leaders had called on citizens to 'defend' democracy amidst a push for dialogue by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a regional bloc. This crisis is seen as a crucial test for Senegal's stability, especially in a region that has recently witnessed a rise in coup attempts.
