Senegalese President Drops Contested Reforms

Demonstrators clashed with police outside Senegal's National Assembly on Thursday as they protested against a constitutional amendment changing the rules of presidential elections.

Conflict erupted in Dakar on Thursday over constitutional changes.

A bus that was damaged during the violence.

Senegalese security services turned out in force.

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