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Melissa Chemam with RFI

Prominent Senegalese opponent is charged with 'offences against the president'

Senegal's President Macky Sall during a meeting with a delegation of African leaders in St. Petersburg, Russia, on June 17, 2023. © Agency RIA Novosti via AP

Senegal's opposition politician Birame Souleye Diop, member of the Pastef party, was charged on Tuesday "offencses against President Macky Sall."

Birame Souleye Diop's lawyer said that Diop was arrested over his recent comments about President Macky Sall.

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