Senegal has cut off mobile internet in the capital and other parts of the country as the government grapples with a political crisis after President Macky Sall announced a postponement of this month's presidential election. The measure was taken to prevent the dissemination of hateful and subversive messages relayed on social networks in the context of threats and disturbances to public order. Protests have erupted against the decision, with opposition leaders condemning the election postponement as a 'constitutional coup.' Senegal's parliament is due to debate a bill that could extend Sall's tenure beyond April 2, when he is due to leave office.