Senegal's democracy hangs in the balance – The Mail & Guardian
The West African country is at a critical juncture, where the aspirations of its people are being trampled upon
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The West African country is at a critical juncture, where the aspirations of its people are being trampled upon
While the world is still grappling with the complexities arising from power struggles in Sudan, with two warlords vying for control, the situation in Senegal has added to the mounting problems on the African continent. Since February 2021, Ousmane Sonko, the leader of the Senegalese opposition, has faced charges of…
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The Senegalese opposition leader was sentenced to two years in prison for 'corruption of youth' but acquitted of rape. Violence has broken out in several towns across the country including Dakar and Ziguinchor, where Sonko is mayor.
DAKAR (Reuters) -Nine people were killed in Senegal on Thursday in clashes between riot police and supporters of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko after a court sentenced him to two years in jail, casting serious doubt on his chances of running for president next year. | 09:05pm