13:12 ET<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSenegal has banned political demonstrations in central Dakar ahead of protests planned to oppose President Abdoulaye Wade’s re-election bid.<\/p>\n
His plans to seek a third term in office have sparked widespread criticism.<\/p>\n
Mr Wade dropped proposed changes to the country’s constitution after huge demonstrations last month.<\/p>\n
The ban has been criticised but protests set for Saturday have been moved out of the capital’s centre.<\/p>\n
Human rights activist Alioune Tine, a leader of the June 23 Movement (M23) behind the demonstrations, said the switch was being done to “appease” the situation, reports the AFP news agency.<\/p>\n
The march had been due to take place in Independence Square in central Dakar, which is near the presidential palace.<\/p>\n
Announcing the ban “for reasons of security”, Interior Minister Ousmane Ngom said political protests were banned in much of central Dakar, citing several government buildings.<\/p>\n
The June 23 Movement was formed after last month’s countrywide protests – the most violent protests of Mr Wade’s 11-year rule.<\/p>\n
They led Mr Wade to drop his plans to reduce the proportion of votes needed to win a presidential election, and avoid a run-off, from more than 50% to 25%.<\/p>\n
He had also wanted to create an elected post of vice-president.<\/p>\n
Mr Wade’s critics accused him of planning to use the new post to hand power to his son, already a powerful minister.<\/p>\n
Both men have denied the claims.<\/p>\n
Mr Wade, a veteran opposition leader, first came to power in democratic polls in 2000.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n
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