Supporters of opposition politician and presidential hopeful Ousmane Sonko clash with police
Supporters of Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko clash with security forces in Dakar, Senegal, March 16 2023. Picture: ZOHRA BENSEMRA/REUTERS
Thursday’s clashes began when supporters of presidential hopeful Ousmane Sonko were blocked from accompanying his motorcade to a courthouse where he faces trial for libel. Much of the anger on the streets targeted President Macky Sall, whose failure to rule out running for a third term in office has incensed many.
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