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Opponents in Senegal Complain About Obstacles in Their Sponsorships for Presidential Election

[RFI] Presidential candidates in Senegal have denounced a number of arrests of supporters as they collected political sponsorship, a crucial step in the run up to the February 2024 polls. Opposition leader Ousmane Sonko is also still facing legal challenges.

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Senegal Suspends Auction of Senghor’s Property

[RFI] More than a hundred objects belonging to the father of Senegal’s independence, Léopold Sédar Senghor, were to be auctioned in France. Senegal, however, managed to have this sale suspended. Senegal says the collection will be acquired by Senegal to « preserve the memory and heritage » of Léopold Sedar Senghor, president …

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Sonko, Supporters Go on Hunger Strike in Prison

[allAfrica] Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko says he’s restarting the hunger strike he ended in September, reports RFI. This comes after Sonko, in custody since the end of July on various charges including calling for insurrection, won his appeal to be reinstated on the electoral register.

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