Senegal leader Abdoulaye Wade, facing a storm of criticism over his third-term presidential bid, rallied voters in the city of Thies on Wednesday evening after days of opposition protests.

About 5 000 supporters gathered in a square of the city 70km east of Dakar for the 85-year-old's second big meeting since the election campaign kicked off on Sunday on the back of riots over his candidacy.

Wearing a blue and gold flowing boubou, reflecting party colours, Wade promised to "eliminate poverty in Senegal" and give greater social security for those aged over 60. Banners demanding a first round win decked the square.

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Another disaster in the making; African leaders never lean.

This man has been lauded for his good works in Senegal but that does not give you the right to thwart a process that brought you to power. He was a notable opposition leader, who was on the street many years ago protesting against poor government policies. Today it his turn he has refused the honourable path.

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Senegalese youth demand change