President sall urges calm amidst Senegal unrest following sonko’s arrest

Senegalese President Macky Sall addressed the nation on Monday evening, calling for peace and a halt to confrontation after several days of unrest. The civil disturbances erupted across Senegal following the arrest of prominent opposition figure Ousmane Sonko, who is embroiled in a moral affairs case. The detention of Sonko has led to a significant escalation of tensions throughout the West African nation.

In his appeal, President Sall emphasized the importance of avoiding further clashes and announced several measures aimed at de-escalating the situation. Notably, he declared an easing of the existing curfew, shifting it to run from midnight to 5 AM. This adjustment is intended to help improve the country’s economic climate. The Minister of Justice, Malick Sall, also provided insights into the ongoing tensions during an interview, responding to critical questions regarding the volatile political landscape in Senegal.