Senegal Court Rules Against Sonko’s Appeal, Dashes His Hopes Of Running In February’s Presidential Election

Sonko has been involved in a number of legal battles since 2021. His intentions to run for president on February 25 have been impeded by this, and the turmoil has tarnished Senegal’s standing as one of the most stable democracies in West Africa.

Sonko’s appeal against a May conviction that resulted in a six-month suspended sentence for libel was denied by the court during arguments that lasted from Thursday into the early hours of Friday, according to attorneys engaged in the case.

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