Politics● ElevatedSep 25 · Sep 25, 2026, 11:18 AM
Senegal lays first criminal charges over political unrest between 2021 and 2024
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Africanews [en] · Sub-Saharan Africa
The charges stem from violent demonstrations between 2021 and 2024 during former President Macky Sall's tenure, which left dozens dead and injured.
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