Senegalese embattled opposition leader Ousmane Sonko hospitalized

Senegal opposition leader on hunger strike hospitalised

Jailed Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, on hunger strike since shortly after his arrest last month, was admitted to hospital in Dakar Sunday, his lawyer and supporters said. FRANCE 24's Sam Bradpiece reports.

Senegalese embattled opposition leader Ousmane Sonko hospitalized

Jailed Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, on hunger strike since shortly after his arrest last month, was admitted to hospital in Dakar Sunday, his lawyer and supporters said

Senegal's opposition leader Ousmane Sonko is regarded as the strongest challenger to the ruling party in the elections in February 2024. He faces numerous lawsuits and is now fighting back with a hunger strike.