The Senegalese opposition is proceeding with protests in Dakar on Wednesday and Thursday despite being banned by the authorities. The protests come ahead of the trial of leader Ousmane Sonko on Thursday. Sonko and his supporters accuse the government of using the justice system to prevent him from running for president in February 2024. The presidential party, however, accuses Sonko of attempting to paralyze the country and using the streets to evade justice. The article provides further topics for continued reading.
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The Senegalese opposition announced that it was maintaining risky demonstrations on Wednesday and Thursday in Dakar despite their ban by the authorities, before the trial Thursday of one of its leaders, Ousmane Sonko. Mr. Sonko and his supporters accuse the government of using justice to prevent him from running for president in February 2024. The presidential party accuses Mr. Sonko of wanting to paralyze the country and of using the streets to escape Justice.
In conclusion, despite the ban imposed by the authorities, the Senegalese opposition has decided to go ahead with their demonstrations in Dakar. The situation remains tense ahead of the trial of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who is accused of wanting to disrupt the country’s peace. The accusations and counter-accusations by both the opposition and the government continue to polarize the nation. We will continue to monitor this developing story and bring you the latest updates as they unfold.
