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Senegal PM Sonko Suggests Closing French Military Bases

SENEGAL’S Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko raised the possibility of closing French military bases in the West African country during a comprehensive speech on Thursday. His address also covered topics such as the euro-backed CFA franc currency, oil and gas deals,…

Jailed Senegal Opposition Leader Joins Presidential Race

JAILED Senegalese opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, has submitted his candidacy to contest a February presidential election with the constitutional council despite the state’s refusal to provide him the necessary documents. Sonko’s backup, Bassirou Faye, has also filed to run, Ousseynou…