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Protests erupt after allegations of Senegalese leader’s detention

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Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko says he is being “illegally held” by security forces. Sonko has called on his supporters to protest, leading to fierce fighting between demonstrators and police in some neighbourhoods in Senegal’s capital. Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports from Dakar, Senegal. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Senegal #Protest #OusmaneSonko #Dakar

Unrest in Senegal as police clash with opposition supporters

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Senegal’s capital Dakar has seen its third day of rioting after opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was pulled from his car by security forces and escorted to court. He is charged with slandering a government minister. The trial was adjourned but protests continue. Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports from Dakar, Senegal. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Senegal #Dakar #Sonko #Protests #Riots #Police

Unrest across Senegal’s capital as opposition leader in court | Al Jazeera Newsfeed

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Unrest across Senegal’s capital as opposition leader in court Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News

Burkina coup-makers accuse France of supporting counterattack

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A state of emergency has been declared in Burkina Faso, a day after the country’s second military coup in eight months. The ousted President Paul-Henri Damiba – who was ousted last night by a faction of the military – has called on the country’s self-appointed leader to avoid a ‘fratricidal war’. He also denied a claim by the coup leader that he has taken refuge in a French army camp. Protesters have gathered at the French Embassy in the capital, which was set on fire. Al Jazeera’s @Nicholas Haque reports from Dakar. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera […]

Gambia police fire tear gas to disperse opposition supporters

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Gambian police have fired tear gas to disperse supporters of a losing presidential candidate, who is refusing to concede defeat. The Electoral Commission declared incumbent Adama Barrow the winner, with 53 per cent of the vote. Al Jazeera’s @Ahmed Idris reports from Banjul, The Gambia. @Al Jazeera English – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #TheGambia #Election

Gambian President Barrow on course for big win: Early results

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Gambian President Adama Barrow has been declared the winner of Saturday’s election, in what he and his supporters are celebrating as a landslide. Partial results from most districts show the incumbent president well ahead of his main competitor, Ousainou Darboe. However, Darboe and two other candidates have said that they would not accept the results. Al Jazeera’s @Ahmed Idris reports from the capital, Banjul, The Gambia. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #TheGambia #Election #AdamaBarrow

Vote count starts in The Gambia presidential election

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Early results are expected on Sunday after Gambians voted in an election seen as a test for its transition to democracy. One million voters were registered for the election in the small West African country. Turnout was high as people had to decide whether President Adama Barrow deserves another term. Al Jazeera’s @Ahmed Idris reports from Banjul, The Gambia. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #TheGambia #Election

Gambians set for high-stakes polls, first since end of Jammeh era

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Voters in The Gambia are heading to the polls on Saturday to elect their next president, five years after long-time ruler Yahya Jammeh stepped down. Incumbent President Adama Barrow and five other candidates are vying for the presidential seat. Barrow’s main task is to improve the country’s economy. The electoral commission says it has made all the preparations for a free and fair election. Al Jazeera’s @Ahmed Idris reports from Banjul, The Gambia. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #TheGambia

Senegal unrest: Sonko tells Al Jazeera he has committed no crime

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0 Thursday has been declared a national day of mourning in Senegal, for those killed in anti-government protests. The unrest was sparked when police detained opposition politician Ousmane Sonko last week. He has told Al Jazeera he has committed no crime. Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque spoke to him in the capital, Dakar. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Senegal #SenegalUnrest #OusmaneSonko

Senegal’s Sall calls for calm; opposition leader urges protests

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0 Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko addressed supporters after being released on bail, calling for “much larger” but peaceful anti-government protests. At least eight people have died in the unrest triggered by his arrest on rape charges. President Macky Sall is appealing for calm. Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports from Dakar, Senegal. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Senegal #FreeSenegal #OusmaneSonko