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Senegal: Macky Sall's Former Chief of Staff Prosecuted for Offending the Head of State

Summary by Radio France Internationale

In Senegal, a new charge for "offending the Head of State", punishable by up to three years' imprisonment in Senegal and regularly requested by civil society to be repealed. This time, it is the former chief of staff of President Macky Sall, Mustapha Diakhaté, who is being prosecuted after criticising the presidential protocol in a television programme.

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Senegal: Macky Sall's Former Chief of Staff Prosecuted for Offending the Head of State

In Senegal, a new charge for "offending the Head of State", punishable by up to three years' imprisonment in Senegal and regularly requested by civil society to be repealed. This time, it is the former chief of staff of President Macky Sall, Mustapha Diakhaté, who is being prosecuted after criticising the presidential protocol in a television programme.

12 days ago·Paris, France

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Radio France Internationale broke the news in Paris, France 12 days ago on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

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