Idrissa Seck

More Senegalese opposition figures said on Saturday they would throw their support behind candidate Macky Sall in his bid to oust long-ruling President Abdoulaye Wade this month.

DAKAR (Reuters) - Senegalese presidential challenger Macky Sall won new support on Friday as key figures in the country's street protests urged their followers to vote for him in next month's run-off against incumbent Abdoulaye Wade.

Senegal began tallying results in a contentious election Sunday in which incumbent Abdoulaye Wade was greeted by jeers as he cast his ballot, seeking to extend his rule with a disputed third term.

Senegal's President Abdoulaye Wade was roundly booed as he cast his ballot Sunday in an election which has sparked deadly protests over his bid for a third term.

Senegal voted on Sunday in its most contentious election yet as 85-year-old President Abdoulaye Wade seeks a disputed third term, testing its credentials as one of Africa's most stable countries.

Senegal voted on Sunday in its most contentious election yet as 85-year-old President Abdoulaye Wade seeks a disputed third term, testing its credentials as one of Africa's most stable countries.

Senegal began voting Sunday in a contentious election in which President Abdoulaye Wade is seeking a third term, testing the west African nation's credentials as one of Africa's most stable countries.

Senegal votes in its most tumultuous polls yet on Sunday with 85-year-old President Abdoulaye Wade's bid for a third term having sparked deadly protests in one of Africa's most stable countries.

DAKAR (Reuters) - Senegal's President Abdoulaye Wade faces re-election on Sunday, having defied opposition efforts to block him from standing and warnings that his candidacy risked destabilizing the usually tranquil West African state.

DAKAR (Reuters) - Senegalese started casting their ballots on Sunday in an election pitting President Abdoulaye Wade against a field of rivals, who say his bid for a third term is illegal and risks destabilizing the usually tranquil West African state.

DAKAR (Reuters) - Senegal President Abdoulaye Wade, who is seeking to extend his 12-year rule in the West African state despite complaints he is violating term limits, was heckled by scores of voters as he cast his ballot on Sunday.

Senegal was gripped by uncertainty Saturday on the eve of its most troubled election since independence in which 85-year-old President Abdoulaye Wade is seeking a controversial third term in office.

Senegal's President Abdoulaye Wade made a final push for votes on Friday as the normally peaceful nation wrapped up an election campaign marred by deadly protests over his bid for a third term in office.

DAKAR (Reuters) - Senegal is heading for its most contentious election in recent history on Sunday overshadowed by political violence and a constitutional row that could sully its enviable reputation as West Africa's most stable democracy.

Senegal wraps up an election campaign Friday marred by deadly protests against President Abdoulaye Wade's bid for a third term in office, which have upset its peaceful reputation.

Senegal readied Friday for a day of rallies and protests wrapping up a presidential election campaign marked by violence over incumbent Abdoulaye Wade's contentious candidacy for a third term in office.

The world community is appealing for calm ahead of Senegal's Sunday presidential election which some opposition leaders want postponed amid protests over incumbent Abdoulaye Wade's third term candidacy.

Several presidential candidates are lobbying for Senegal's polls to be postponed amid protests over incumbent Abdoulaye Wade's third term candidacy and concerns over the impartiality of electoral bodies.

Africa's top envoy met Senegal opposition leaders Wednesday in a bid to defuse tensions ahead of weekend elections as Dakar was on alert for more protests against President Abdoulaye Wade's third term bid.

Senegalese music icon and opposition activist Youssou Ndour was injured in the leg after being hit by a projectile at the scene of a banned rally in Dakar, his entourage told AFP.