Topic: Ousmane Sonko
Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko Forms New Cabinet
Senegal's Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, has announced the formation of a new government consisting of 25 ministers and five junior ministers.
Senegal's Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, has announced the formation of a new government consisting of 25 ministers and five junior ministers.
Senegal President Faye Appoints Ally Sonko As Prime Minister
New Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Tuesday appointed firebrand politician and key backer Ousmane Sonko as prime minister in his first act as president.
New Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Tuesday appointed firebrand politician and key backer Ousmane Sonko as prime minister in his first act as president.
Mbappe Strikes As PSG Sink 10-Man Lens To Stretch Ligue 1 Lead
Kylian Mbappe scored and Gianluigi Donnarumma saved a penalty as Paris Saint-Germain surged eight points clear at the top of Ligue 1 on Sunday with a 2-0 victory over last season's runners-up Lens.
Kylian Mbappe scored and Gianluigi Donnarumma saved a penalty as Paris Saint-Germain surged eight points clear at the top of Ligue 1 on Sunday with a 2-0 victory over last season's runners-up Lens.
Sonko Faces Rape Charges In Long-Awaited Swiss Trial
Ousman Sonko will stand trial in Switzerland for crimes against humanity in a landmark case in which a serial rape victim will testify after a multi-decade wait for justice.
Ousman Sonko will stand trial in Switzerland for crimes against humanity in a landmark case in which a serial rape victim will testify after a multi-decade wait for justice.
Senegal Court Orders Opposition Leader Sonko To Be Reinstated On Electoral List
Sonko has faced a flurry of court cases over the past two years for charges including libel and rape, which he denies. The cases against him have triggered deadly violence in the West African nation.
Sonko has faced a flurry of court cases over the past two years for charges including libel and rape, which he denies. The cases against him have triggered deadly violence in the West African nation.
Sonko In Intensive Care After Hunger Strike, Says Lawyers
According to his lawyers, the opposition leader was admitted into the intensive care unit after being on hunger strike for several weeks.
According to his lawyers, the opposition leader was admitted into the intensive care unit after being on hunger strike for several weeks.
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.
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.
