Senegal's Wade in tight race for third term

Senegal Elections 2012

Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade was locked in a tight race with his main rival, Macky Sall, on Monday as unofficial vote tallies pointed to a possible run-off between the two for the leadership of one of West Africa's most stable countries.

Sunday's election followed weeks of violent street protests against the 85-year-old Wade's bid for a third term in office - despite a two-term limit - and international warnings that Senegal's reputation as a relatively peaceful democracy hangs in the balance. Read the rest of the Story....