Senegalese opponent Sonko says he has started hunger strike over arrest
Senegalese opposition politician Ousmane Sonko said Sunday he had started a hunger strike from custody after being arrested this week.
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Senegal’s state prosecutor announces new judicial proceedings against Sonko
Senegal's state prosecutor Abdou Karim Diop has announced new judicial proceedings against the country's opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who is currently in custody following his arrest on Friday night.…
Senegalese opponent charged over verbal attack on President Macky Sall
A Senegalese opposition politician was on Tuesday charged with committing an offence against the president, his lawyer said, in a case over recent comments he made about President Macky Sall.
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Senegal’s opposition leader Sonko warns of ‘chaos’ if barred from election
Senegal's main opposition leader Ousmane Sonko told FRANCE 24 the country would face "indescribable chaos" if he is unable to contest next year's presidential election, in his first comments since President Macky Sall confirmed…
Macky Sall rules out re-election bid, spelling relief for tense Senegal
President Macky Sall’s decision not to seek a third term as Senegal’s head of state has thrown open the country’s presidential election, ending widespread speculation over his political future that helped fuel deadly protests…
Senegalese President Macky Sall rules out third term after public backlash
Senegal’s President Macky Sall on Monday ended months of tense uncertainty by saying he would not seek a third term next year, clearing the way for open elections in the West African nation, long considered a bastion of…
Democracy at stake, say Senegalese youths protesting controversial arrest
Senegal on Tuesday shut down several of its overseas consulates including in Paris and New York after they were targeted by a fresh wave of protests that has rocked the West African country domestically and abroad. Young…
Senegal shuts overseas consulates after attacks in several cities including Paris and Bordeaux
Senegal has temporarily closed its consulates abroad following attacks on diplomatic missions in Bordeaux, Milan, Paris and New York among others, the foreign affairs ministry said on Tuesday.
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Senegal deploys troops to capital as Dakar braces for more unrest
Army troops were deployed to parts of the Senegalese capital Dakar on Friday as the city braced for more unrest after a jail sentence for opposition leader Ousmane Sonko sparked one of the deadliest days of violence in the…
Police fire tear gas, protesters burn cars near home of Senegal’s main opposition leader
Police fired tear gas and demonstrators burned cars Monday near the home of Senegal's main opposition leader, as tensions rise in the capital days before a court verdict is expected on charges against the politician.…