President Macky Sall on Saturday announced he had postponed Senegal's planned Feb. 25 presidential election, citing security concerns.
Meanwhile, the ECOWAS Commission expresses concern over the circumstances that have led to the postponement of the elections and appeals to the competent authorities to expedite the various processes in order to set a new date for the elections.
The Commission further urges the entire
political class to prioritize dialogue and collaboration for transparent, inclusive and credible elections.