In Senegal, there has been significant unrest following the court’s ruling on opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. Sonko was sentenced to 2 years in prison after being found guilty of a separate offense, which involved immoral behavior towards individuals under the age of 21. Although he was acquitted of the rape charge brought against him, this verdict sparked outrage among his supporters. The situation escalated, resulting in clashes between Sonko’s supporters and the police. Sonko’s political party, PASTEF, issued a statement claiming that the court’s decision was part of a political conspiracy and called on their followers to cease all activities and take to the streets.
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