Senegal’s main opposition party says its leader, Ousmane Sonko, has ended a hunger strike he began following his arrest in late July. Mr Sonko who is a fierce critic of President Macky Sall, had been charged with insurrection, undermining state security and terrorist activity. He had already Continue Reading
The Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has called on the public to “come out en masse” to protest against President Macky Sall seeking a third term. The incumbent is scheduled to give a speech later to announce whether he will run for president in 2024 – something most legal experts say would violate the Senegalese […]Continue Reading
Violent protests have hit Senegal for a third day as demonstrators burnt cars and clashed with police after the arrest of an opposition leader on Wednesday. Four people have died in the rare unrest, the interior minister said. Ousmane Sonko appeared in court on Friday accused of disrupting public order. He also faces a rape […]Continue Reading