Ousmane Sonko was sentenced Thursday to two years in prison for "corruption of youth" His conviction makes him ineligible for the next presidential election scheduled for 2024. He can now be arrested "at any time," Justice Minister Ismaila Madior Fall told reporters.
His arrest provoked violent clashes between his supporters and the police. The wave of protests is unprecedented for this West African country known for its stability and stability. In March 2021, he says he is the victim of a state plot initiated by relatives of President Macky Sall.