Social media and messaging platforms have been blocked in Senegal after unrest erupted over the sentencing of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko.
At least nine people were killed when Sonko’s supporters clashed with police in several cities on Thursday.
Sonko was not in court when he was given a two-year jail term for immoral behaviour, but cleared of rape charges.
The justice minister said he could be arrested at any time – and police are surrounding his house in the capital.
His supporters fear the conviction could prevent the 48-year-old politician from contesting next year’s presidential election.
Hundreds of officers are blocking his supporters from reaching his home in Dakar – and even his lawyers have been unable to visit him.
Source: Fiilafmonline/BBC
