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Senegal's opposition leader Sonko warns of 'chaos' if barred from election

Senegal's main opposition politician Ousmane Sonko speaks to FRANCE 24 from his home in Dakar. © FRANCE 24

Senegal's main opposition leader Ousmane Sonko told FRANCE 24 the country would face "indescribable chaos" if he is unable to contest next year's presidential election, in his first comments since President Macky Sall confirmed he would not seek a third term in office.

"There will be no elections in this country, or there will be indescribable chaos if President Macky Sall uses judicial tricks to prevent my candidacy," Sonko said in an exclusive interview.

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