« There are serious doubts »: 16 pages submitted to Justice to save Ousmane Sonko

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

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« There are serious doubts »: 16 pages submitted to Justice to save Ousmane Sonko

Ousmane Sonko's lawyers submitted a 16-page memorandum to the Supreme Court seeking a review of his defamation trial. This move aims to annul the 2023 conviction, which has significant political implications. This development marks a new turning point in the judicial conflict between Sonko and former minister Mame Mbaye Niang.

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