Senegal opposition figure calls for protests over threat to candidacy
He claims the judiciary is being used to sideline him, and his possible elimination would significantly alter the contest -- and could lead to violence from his supporters.
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In this file photo taken on March 14, 2023, Opposition leader Ousmane Sonko (C) waves to supporters during an opposition meeting two days before his trial. (Photo by JOHN WESSELS / AFP)
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DAKAR - Senegalese opposition figure Ousmane Sonko called on Tuesday for his supporters to take to the streets following a recent court ruling that threatens his candidacy in upcoming presidential