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February 17, 2024

“Free Senegal,” “no to constitutional coup,” opposition supporters demonstrate in Dakar

The demonstration is aimed at pressuring Senegalese authorities to commit to a specific date for election.

Senegalese protesters
August 17, 2023

Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on hunger strike taken into intensive care

Mr Sonko, 48, is also popular among Senegal’s youth and was seen as a threat to the ruling party ahead of the 2024 election.

Ousmane Sonko
June 2, 2023

Senegal government braces for more unrest, deploys army in Dakar

“Yesterday was difficult and violent. My main concern is that the school year could be cancelled,” he said.

Senegal riots
March 31, 2023

Police arrest dozens of protesters in Dakar as court jails opposition leader

Many Senegalese are enraged by Macky Sall’s refusal to indicate whether he will run for a contentious third term in the upcoming elections.

Senegalese protesters

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