Topic: Senegal
Senegal's Gov't Shuts Down Internet Amid Deadly Chaos After Sonko's Sentencing
Senegal's government stated on Sunday that access to mobile internet services had been interrupted in specific locations due to violent rioting in which "hateful and subversive" remarks have been disseminated online.
Senegal's government stated on Sunday that access to mobile internet services had been interrupted in specific locations due to violent rioting in which "hateful and subversive" remarks have been disseminated online.
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Senegal Shuts Social Media As Protesters Die After Sonko Sentencing
Social media and messaging platforms have been blocked in Senegal after unrest erupted over the sentencing of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. At least nine people were killed when Sonko’s supporters clashed with police in several cities on Thursday.
Social media and messaging platforms have been blocked in Senegal after unrest erupted over the sentencing of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. At least nine people were killed when Sonko’s supporters clashed with police in several cities on Thursday.
Chaos Erupt Leaving 9 Dead After Sonko Is Sentenced To Jail
According to the interior ministry, nine people were killed in skirmishes across Senegal on Friday after a court sentenced fiery opposition leader Ousmane Sonko to two years in prison.
According to the interior ministry, nine people were killed in skirmishes across Senegal on Friday after a court sentenced fiery opposition leader Ousmane Sonko to two years in prison.
Sonko Defiant Ahead Of His Rape Trial In Dakar, Senegal
On Wednesday, Ousmane Sonko, the popular Senegalese opposition leader facing a rape prosecution, announced that he would lead a "caravan of freedom" across the country as he journeys to Dakar to meet judges.
On Wednesday, Ousmane Sonko, the popular Senegalese opposition leader facing a rape prosecution, announced that he would lead a "caravan of freedom" across the country as he journeys to Dakar to meet judges.
Senegal Opposition Figure Says He Will Not Cooperate With Court
enegalese opposition figure Ousmane Sonko has said he will no longer respond to court summonses without guarantees for his safety, a day before his appeal in a defamation case begins.
enegalese opposition figure Ousmane Sonko has said he will no longer respond to court summonses without guarantees for his safety, a day before his appeal in a defamation case begins.
Senegal Becomes the First African Team To Qualify to the Round Of 16
Senegal qualified for the round of 16 at Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup following a 2-1 win over Ecuador on Tuesday. They became the first African team to qualify to the round of 16.
Senegal qualified for the round of 16 at Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup following a 2-1 win over Ecuador on Tuesday. They became the first African team to qualify to the round of 16.
Africa Shines Against Hosts At Last
Host nation Qatar were pushed to the brink of an early elimination from their own World Cup on Friday after a 3-1 defeat to Senegal.
Host nation Qatar were pushed to the brink of an early elimination from their own World Cup on Friday after a 3-1 defeat to Senegal.
