Civil Chamber: New developments in the Ousmane Sonko - Mame Mbaye Niang case

Author: senenews.comPublished on: June 9, 2026Country: Senegal

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Civil Chamber: New developments in the Ousmane Sonko - Mame Mbaye Niang case

The Ousmane Sonko case is back before the 3rd Civil Chamber over a disputed property transfer. The hearing is scheduled for tomorrow after a postponement. The plaintiff (Mame Mbaye Niang) challenges a fraudulent transfer of a 264 m² plot in Dakar, linked to a 200 million CFA franc fine against Sonko. Sonko's defense denies the allegations.

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