Senegal's Opposition Leader Ousmane Sonko Faces Setbacks in Presidential Bid

Senegal’s Opposition Leader Ousmane Sonko Faces Setbacks in Presidential Bid

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Senegal’s top opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, faces significant setbacks in his presidential bid as the Supreme Court upholds a defamation conviction, and the Constitutional Council rejects his candidacy application. Sonko’s lawyer claims the rejection is based on incomplete paperwork and criticizes the Council’s decision as an “electoral farce.” Despite facing multiple charges, including libel and rape, Sonko’s supporters argue that the legal challenges aim to derail his candidacy. The opposition leader, popular among the youth, was a key challenger in the race to succeed President Macky Sall. The electoral commission will finalize the list of presidential candidates by January 20.