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Why are Senegal鈥檚 delayed elections controversial?

Senegal's reputation is on the line, as lawmakers pass a contentious bill to delay general elections and extend President Macky Sall's tenure in office.

Senegelese President Mackay Sall, shocked the country over the weekend by announcing that the upcoming February 26th election would be delayed.聽 This led to protests and a vote by lawmakers, agreeing to extend the Presidents tenure and delay elections until December.聽Is this move lawful?

Also, Botswana often tops the list as Africa's least corrupt country, so what is it doing differently?

And how did former president Nelson Mandela鈥檚 personal belongings end up in an auction?

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