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Political Arrests, Media Restrictions a Worry in Lead up to Senegal Elections

[RFI] In six months’ time the Senegalese will head to the polls to choose their next president. But observers say that government-imposed restrictions on social media, journalists and opposition parties are a sign that one of the strongest democracies in West Africa is in trouble.

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Internet Shutdowns – Here’s How Governments Do It

[The Conversation Africa] Senegal’s government has shut down internet access in response to protests about the sentencing of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. This is a tactic governments are increasingly using during times of political contention, such as elections or social upheaval. The shutdowns can be partial or total, temporary or …

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Journalist Pape Alé Niang Released After Hunger Strike, Maty Sarr Niang Remains Jailed

[CPJ] Dakar — The Committee to Protect Journalists on Tuesday welcomed the release of journalist Pape Alé Niang, but called for charges against him to be dropped and for Senegalese authorities to unconditionally release journalist Ndèye Maty Niang, also known as Maty Sarr Niang.

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