The internet is restricted as lawmakers consider extending the president's tenure

Senegal imposes internet restriction as lawmakers consider extending president's tenure. Government imposes restrictions on mobile internet access and cracks down on protests. Lawmakers are debating a bill to extend President Macky Sall's term in a bid to extend his presidency. Senegal's government has imposed restrictions on internet access as lawmakers debate a bill.

Senegalese police crack down on protests against postponement of presidential election. Parliament to debate a bill that would reschedule the vote for August and extend President Macky Sall’s mandate. Protests break out as parliament prepares to debate the bill.