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Senegal’s opposition leader could run for president after a court overturns a ruling barring his bid

YoopyaDec 15, 2023December 15, 20230

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal’s opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was ordered to be reinstated on the electoral list Thursday, which could allow him to run

Senegal opposition party sponsoring new candidate Faye after court blocks jailed leader Sonko’s bid

YoopyaNov 20, 2023November 20, 20230

The party of jailed opposition leader Ousmane Sonko said Sunday it was sponsoring another candidate for the February presidential election, just days after Senegal’s Supreme Court effectively

Senegal: Authorities block access to social network Tiktok

YoopyaAug 2, 2023August 2, 20230

Senegalese authorities on Wednesday cut off access to the social media app TikTok and stepped up a crackdown on dissidents, days after dissolving the main

Senegal dissolves PASTEF, opposition leader Sonko’s party

YoopyaAug 1, 2023August 1, 20230

Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has been charged with inciting riots after the interior ministry announced that his PASTEF party had been dissolved. Senegal’s interior

Senegal: Arrest of the top opposition leader Ousmane Sonko

YoopyaJul 29, 2023July 29, 20230

Ousmane Sonko, presidential candidate has faced a string of legal troubles in recent years. Senegalese opposition leader has been arrested late Friday, one of his

Why Senegal protesters are clashing with police

YoopyaMar 9, 2021May 20, 20230

Deadly protests have erupted over the past week in the West African nation of Senegal, long considered a bastion of democracy and a regional leader

Senegal opposition leader to be released pending rape trial

YoopyaMar 8, 2021May 20, 20230

A Senegalese court cleared the way Monday for opposition leader Ousmane Sonko to be released pending his rape trial in a case that already has