Senegal opposition leader Sonko convicted of corrupting youth, acquitted of rape

At least nine people died in Senegal in clashes between police and protesters who support opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, in

Deadly riots in Senegal after conviction of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko – video report

Presidential candidate's supporters clash with police in Dakar, throwing stones and setting vehicles alight, resulting in the death of at least nine people

Clashes killed at least nine people in Dakar on Thursday while Macky Sall's main presidential rival was sentenced to two years in prison that could make him ineligible.

The violence broke out after the presidential candidate was sentenced to two years in prison.

Nine killed in Senegal clashes after opposition leader sentenced

DAKAR, Senegal: Nine people have died in clashes across Senegal, the interior minister said Friday, after a court sentenced firebrand opposition leader Ousmane Sonko to two years in jail.

Nine killed in Senegal protests after opposition leader sentenced to jail

Nine people were killed in Senegal on Thursday in clashes between riot police and supporters of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko after a court sentenced him to two years in jail, casting serious doubt on his chances of running for president next year.