Senegal is one of the most stable democracies in West Africa. Now, thatβs under threat. With only three weeks to go, a law has been passed which delays elections and keeps President Macky Sall in power for ten more months. Protesters clashed with riot police outside parliament on Monday. (Images: Cem Ozdel/Anadolu and Sean Gallup/Getty Images via Getty Images) Key words and phrases π looms - something worrying is coming soon - The team is working hard to finish the project as the deadline looms. - A health crisis looms with the rapid spread of a new virus. π hangs by a thread - something is in danger of failing - After the injury, the athletes chances of winning the race now hand by a thread. - Hope for peace in the region hangs by a thread as war continues. π baffled - extremely confused - Despite hours of studying, she was still baffled. - The sudden disappearance of the key left him absolutely baffled. βοΈ 0:00 - Introduction βοΈ 0:24 - Story βοΈ 1:12 - Headline 1 βοΈ 2:55 - Headline 2 βοΈ 4:13 - Headline 3 βοΈ 5:56 - Language summary More popular videos to help you improve your English: β 6 Minute English boxset: Conflict π β 5 tricky business words π β News Review: Taiwan election angers China π π€©π€©π€© SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English π βοΈ Visit our website π βοΈ Follow us on Instagram π βοΈ Find us on Facebook π βοΈ Join us on TikTok π @bbclearningenglish We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment π #learnenglish #bbclearningenglish
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