Senegal Court Allows Opposition Leader Sonko to Run for President

A Senegalese court has ordered the reinstatement of jailed opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on the electoral register, potentially allowing him to run in the February 2024 presidential election. Sonko, who has been in jail since July and was struck off the electoral roll, has faced multiple court cases, including charges of libel and rape, which he denies. The court's decision has sparked hope among Sonko's supporters, while the government has stated its intention to appeal.