Senegalese head to the polls this weekend amid growing protest

Senegalese head to the polls this weekend amid growing protest

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There is mounting anger in the streets of Senegal ahead of this Sunday’s elections.  Voters are angry that President Abdoulaye Wade is seeking a third term. They say it violates the constitution, but a court appointed by Wade agreed with the president.  Worldview takes a look at the election issues and the candidates, which include a world music star, with Mohamed Mbodj, professor of history at Manhattanville College.