Senegal’s government cuts internet access as MPs debate Bill on election delay

Senegalese riot police fire tear gas at supporters of opposition presidential candidate Daouda Ndiaye, in Dakar, Senegal (Stefan Kleinowitz/AP)

Senegal’s government on Monday restricted access to the mobile internet as opposition leaders and supporters launched protests against President Macky Sall’s decision to postpone the February 25 presidential election over an electoral dispute.

The mobile internet access in the capital Dakar and other parts of the country was cut as federal politicians were set to debate a Bill that could extend Mr Sall’s tenure beyond April 2, when he is due to leave office.