Controversial walkout at Senegal’s patriot march sparks reactions
Dakar’s ‘patriotic march’ marred by disorder as Sonko exits early
Dakar’s latest political Sahel rally, billed as a ‘patriotic hike’ under the theme ‘The March to 2029’, took an unexpected turn Sunday when Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko cut short his participation. The event, spearheaded by Dakar Mayor Abass Fall, drew an enthusiastic crowd but quickly descended into chaos, forcing Sonko’s abrupt departure.
