Tag: Sonko
Senegal’s imprisoned opposition leader Ousmane Sonko is released
Sonko, a challenger to President Macky Sall’s ruling party, has been imprisoned since July and was previously barred from running in the election. Sonko’s opposition colleague, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has…
life sentence required against former Interior Minister Ousman Sonko
The historic trial of Ousman Sonko, in Switzerland, is entering its home stretch. The former Gambian Minister of the Interior is accused of crimes against humanity, torture, kidnapping and even…
how Ziguinchor copes without its mayor, the opponent Ousmane Sonko, in prison
In Senegal, it is time for consultations after the postponement of the presidential election initially scheduled for February 25. President Macky Sall promised consultations for the organization of the vote…
opponent Ousmane Sonko calls to vote for his number 2 Bassirou Diomaye Faye
In an undated video, imprisoned opponent Ousmane Sonko names his number two Bassirou Diomaye Faye as his replacement in the Senegalese presidential election on February 25. 3 mins With our…
the Constitutional Council validates 20 candidacies, rejects those of Karim Wade and Ousmane Sonko
The Constitutional Council published on Saturday evening the final list of candidates for the presidential election on February 25. Twenty candidates will be in the race. Karim Wade’s candidacy, which…
at his trial, ex-minister Ousman Sonko implicated in the repression of a coup attempt
The former Gambian Interior Minister continues to be in the dock in Switzerland. Before the Federal Criminal Court, Ousman Sonko is accused of crimes against humanity, torture, kidnapping and even…
The historic trial of former Gambian minister Ousman Sonko raises a lot of expectations
A historic trial opened this Monday, January 8 in Switzerland. Thanks to the principle of universal jurisdiction, the Federal Criminal Court is trying Gambian Ousman Sonko, former senior executive of…
In Senegal, lawyers and relatives of Ousmane Sonko prepare the response
After two new setbacks this week – his confirmed six-month prison sentence for defamation and the refusal of the Constitutional Council to examine his candidacy – the allies of the…
Ousmane Sonko invested by supporters of his coalition during an online ceremony
Supporters of Senegalese opponent Ousmane Sonko officially nominated him, Sunday December 31, 2023, as their coalition candidate for the presidential election. A meeting was banned in Dakar on Saturday, so…
Ousmane Sonko submitted his candidacy file to the Constitutional Council
We expected it, finally, he officially did it: Ousmane Sonko submitted his candidacy file to the Constitutional Council. The Senegalese opponent, in prison since the end of last July, decided…