Senegal's Jailed Opposition Leader Sonko Cleared to Run for President
A judge in Senegal has ordered the reinstatement of jailed opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on the electoral roll, allowing him to participate in the upcoming presidential election. Sonko was previously removed from the electoral roll after being sentenced to two years in prison for morally corrupting a young person. The judge's decision confirms a previous ruling by a regional court, and Sonko now has until December 26 to present his candidacy and obtain the necessary sponsorships. Supporters of Sonko celebrated the ruling, while his lawyer stated that the decision must be implemented immediately, although the state could still appeal to the Supreme Court.