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Senegal opposition leader trial kickstarts rocky election season

Sonko’s trial could mark the start of a new era of political unrest or strengthen the president’s grip, analysts say.

Al Jazeera

Shops and banks close as Senegal's capital braces for more protests

Shops and banks closed early on Wednesday as Senegal braced for fresh protests called by the opposition coalition over a court case involving one of its leaders that has already fuelled violence ahead of presidential elections next year.

Reuters

Senegal braces for fresh protests ahead of opposition leader's trial

Senegal’s opposition coalition maintained its call for demonstrations on Wednesday and Thursday during leader Ousmane Sonko’s defamation trial despite a ban on protests by police authorities.

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Senegal’s opposition says protests will continue as leader Sonko’s trial set to resume

The Senegalese opposition announced on Tuesday that it would push ahead with demonstrations in Dakar on Wednesday and Thursday despite a ban, while authorities said they had arrested four members of a group seeking to prevent the resumption of the trial of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko by "sowing chaos and…

France 24

President Sall calls on Senegalese government to halt unrest

Senegal's President Macky Sall has told the government to take measures to preserve public order after protests over the trial of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko left at least one person dead.

Radio France Internationale

Senegal opposition leader alleges assassination attempt as protests flare

Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko claimed Monday to have survived an assassination attempt during his appearance at a politically charged trial that has sparked unrest. Meanwhile, President Macky Sall has rejected claims that it would be unconstitutional for him to seek a controversial third mandate.

Radio France Internationale

Senegalese opposition leader's trial postponed following clashes

Police fired tear gas at protesters demonstrating in Dakar, Senegal, Thursday, ahead of the trial of opposition leader and presidential contender Ousmane Sonko. This lead to a postponement of the hearing until 30 March. His supporters say President Macky Sall is using the judiciary as a means to sideline him…

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Sonko court appearance sparks unrest in Senegal's capital

Authorities have forcibly removed Senegal's opposition leader Ousmane Sonko from his vehicle as he made his way to a court appearance

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Unrest in Senegal as police clash with opposition supporters

Ousmane Sonko, widely supported by many Senegalese youth, is facing trial this week in a civil libel case.

Al Jazeera

Protesters rally in support of Senegalese opposition leader ahead of trial

Supporters of Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko are staging three days of protests ahead of a defamation trial that could stop the 48-year-old from contesting next year’s presidential election.

Radio France Internationale

Thousands of Senegal opposition supporters begin 3-day protest

Tensions are growing in Senegal as President Macky Sall could vie for a controversial third term in the 2024 election.

Al Jazeera

Protestors back Senegal's opposition leader ahead of trial

Hundreds of protestors have taken to the streets in Senegal’s capital in a peaceful show of support for the country’s opposition leader who’s facing trial later this week

The Independent UK

Trade, Security Top Issues as African Leaders Meet

African leaders gather Saturday in Addis Ababa for an annual summit, aiming to jumpstart a faltering trade deal while also focusing on the continent's most pressing challenges, including armed conflict and a worsening food crisis. As the continent reels from a record drought in the Horn of Africa and deadly…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Moroccan King, Gabonese President Discuss Bilateral Ties

Morocco's King Mohammed VI has started an African tour that includes Gabon. The King is expected to visit Senegal on Monday where he would meet President Macky Sall, according to Asharq Al-Awsat sources. King Mohammed VI held talks on Wednesday with Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba at the Presidential Palace…

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Police fire tear gas at supporters of Senegal opposition leader Sonko

Police fired tear gas to disperse hundreds of supporters of Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on Thursday after he left court in the capital Dakar where hearings are underway in a libel case against him.

Reuters

Africa needs to learn to feed itself, says Senegal president

Africa must produce more food instead of relying on imports and aid, Senegalese President Macky Sall told leaders gathered in the West African nation's capital for a summit on Wednesday.

Reuters

Senegal opposition leader Sonko to face trial on rape charges

Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko will face trial on charges of rape and making death threats to a beauty salon employee in 2021, an investigating judge said in a letter.

Radio France Internationale

France’s Le Pen looks to enhance international credentials in Senegal

Far-right MP Marine Le Pen is in Senegal for three days – her first trip abroad since failing to clinch the French presidency in April last year. The visit is an opportunity to hone her international profile, but why Senegal?

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Senegal road accident kills 19, wounds 24 - president

Nineteen people were killed and 24 wounded in a road accident in Senegal early on Monday, President Macky Sall said, the second major crash this month highlighting poor driving conditions in the West African country.

Reuters

Senegal declares national mourning after bus crash kills dozens

Thirty eight people died and about 80 were wounded in central Senegal after two buses collided in the early hours of Sunday, local officials and President Macky Sall said in statements.

The Independent UK

40 people killed, dozens injured in bus crash in Senegal

Senegal's president says two buses have collided head-on in the center of the country and that at least 40 people were killed and dozens of others were injured

Daily Mirror

Senegal bus crash: At least 40 dead after two coaches smash into each other

A devastating crash has killed at least 40 and injured dozens more after two buses collided head-on in the village of Gnivy, in the Kaffrine region of Senegal, at about 3.30am on Sunday

The Independent UK

At least 40 killed after two buses collide in Senegal

Three-day period of national mourning announced by country’s president

Asharq Al-Awsat

Biden Tells Leaders US is 'All in' for Africa

US President Joe Biden threw his support Thursday behind a larger African role in the world as he also vowed to champion democracy in a continent where China and Russia have enjoyed rising clout. "The United States is all in on Africa and all in with Africa," Biden told nearly…

Reuters

Senegal opposition MPs detained for assaulting pregnant lawmaker in brawl

Senegal authorities on Thursday detained two opposition members of parliament for physically assaulting a pregnant colleague during a budget debate earlier this month, their lawyer said.

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