“The ECOWAS Commission expresses concern over the circumstances that have led to the postponement of the elections.”
“Yesterday was difficult and violent. My main concern is that the school year could be cancelled,” he said.
Ousmane Sonko, 48, is accused of raping a 20-year-old massage parlour worker in 2021 and of making death threats against her.
Opposition leader Ousmane Sonko said three people were killed in the June 17 protests, one in Dakar and two in the southern region of Casamance.
The 29-year-old Mane previously donated about N143 million (around £250,000 or almost $350,000) to build a school in the town.
