In Senegal, Presidential Term Limits Spark Hot Debate

Senegal’s President Macky Sall has come under attack ahead of the constitutional referendum set for March 20. The proposed changes would limit a president to two five-year terms. But Sall has stirred controversy as saying the limit would not apply to his current term, which runs until 2019. Campaigning is on in Senegal to vote “Yes” or “No” to the new constitution March 20. In the “yes” camp is the Minister of Youth and Employment Mame Mbaye Niang. He met...

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