Senegal’s President, Macky Sall has proposed an amnesty for those convicted in connection with political protests in the past three years.
He said this would make it possible “to pacify the political arena and further strengthen our national cohesion”.
He was speaking at talks which have been largely boycotted by the opposition and civic groups.
The beleaguered president has been widely criticised for postponing elections which were due to take place on Sunday, without setting a new date.