A youth movement composed by hip-hop singers and journalists is embarrassing Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade, who is seeking re-election to a third term, unconstitutionally proclaimed from the people . Citing Y'en A Marre mission "If the goal was to challenge high prices, electricity power cuts, corruption and bad governance, the movement very quickly became a space of expression and citizenship for young people interested in management the public good". Their aim is to promote awareness within the community and to encourage young people to register to vote through a community outreach program. Hip-hop music and social networks are their main means to protest and to create a space of democracy and self-expression. Senegal's controversial election race will start in this week as the Constitutional Council decides which candidates are eligible to run in the February 26 poll. Hoping popular voice overcomes the uncertainty situation!
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