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Voters go to the polls in Senegal
Senegal elections

SENEGAL went to the polls today in a tightly contested presidential race as the cost of living soars in the west African nation.

The vote followed months of uncertainty after President Macky Sall unsuccessfully tried to postpone the February 25 vote until the end of the year, sparking violent protests. 

President Sall is barred by the constitution from seeking a third term. As a result of his manoeuvres, the vote is taking place during Ramadan, the holy month when observant Muslims fast from dawn until dusk.

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