Editor’s note: Paragraphs two and three contain offensive comments Senegalese women’s groups and dozens of well-known figures on Friday accused opposition leader Ousmane Sonko of insulting a woman who has accused him of rape, saying his comments showed he was unfit for higher office. Sonko, 48, is embroiled in a[Read More…]
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Senegal’s Opposition Leader Faces Rape Accuser In Court Hearing
Senegal’s opposition leader was questioned Tuesday in a Dakar court hearing over rape accusations, lawyers told local media, in a closely followed case. Ousmane Sonko — who came third in Senegal’s presidential election in 2019 — has enjoyed a rapid political rise thanks in part to his popularity with young[Read More…]
Major Setback For Bob Keita In Rape Trial
The Banjul High Court will now begin hearing testimonies from defense witnesses in Bob Keita’s rape trial as it on Wednesday ruled against the 25-paragraph affidavit filed by Keita’s attorney against the State’s motion for a DNA test to be conducted on the child at the centre of the trial.[Read More…]
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