The journalist Babacar Touré has recently published a video on his YouTube channel, addressing with fervour the issues of Senegalese justice and the media affair involving Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef-Les Patriotes party. This exit occurred in a tense political context, marked by the confirmation of the conviction of Sonko for defamation by the Supreme Court of Senegal. Babacar Touré, known for his incisive commentaries on Senegalese current affairs, analyses the implications of this judicial decision on the national political landscape. The conviction of Ousmane Sonko, an emblematic figure of the opposition, has provoked vivid reactions in the country, fuelling debates on the independence of justice and freedom of expression. A controversial conviction. The Supreme Court of Senegal validated, on 3 July 2025, the conviction of Ousmane Sonko for defamation, as reported by several local and international media. This decision follows a complaint lodged against the political leader, accused of having made statements deemed defamatory against a public figure.
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