Senegal's Ousmane Sonko sentenced to 2 years in prison for corrupting youth.
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Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has been sentenced to two years in jail for "corrupting youth" but acquitted of rape charges and issuing death threats. Sonko, who is a candidate in the 2024 presidential election, denies wrongdoing and claims President Macky Sall is manipulating the judiciary to torpedo his political career. The case has triggered violent protests, with Sonko's supporters denouncing the charges against him as politically motivated. The court's decision hinders Sonko's eligibility to run in the next year's election.
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- Senegal politics: Ousmane Sonko sentenced to two years in prison Al Jazeera English
- Senegal presidential aspirant Sonko sentenced to prison, sparking protests Reuters
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