Sonko, 46, was arrested on Wednesday on charges of disturbing public order

Senegal opposition leader charged with rape and released on bail

Politics Mar 09
Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, whose arrest has sparked violent protests, was charged with rape on Monday but was released on bail under judicial supervision, his lawyers said.
Mahamane Ousmane
Niger's opposition leader Mahamene Ousmane calls for release of political prisoners
Politics Feb 28
Niger’s former president and now opposition leader, Mahamane Ousmane has called on the release of political prisoners and a stop to frequent harassment and threats to activists.
Mali's transitional president, Bah N'Daw with French president Emmanuel Macron in
Mali's interim leader Bah N'daw meets with Macron in Paris
Politics Jan 28
Mali's transitional president, Bah N'Daw has met with French president Emmanuel Macron in Paris to discuss bilateral cooperation.
The late former President of Ghana, Jerry John Rawlings
Ghana buries towering leader Rawlings with military honours
Politics Jan 27
One after the other, representatives of world leaders and Ghanaians from all walks of life filed into the Black Star Square (Independence Square) to pay their last respects to a towering leader, Jerry John Rawlings, who held power for two decades in Ghana.
Bobi Wine, Ugandan politician and musician
Uganda's opposition presidential candidate arrested over violation of coronavirus rules
Politics Nov 20
Police in Uganda on Wednesday arrested opposition presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi over violation of COVID-19 safety measures, according to media reports.
Tundu Lissu returned to Tanzania in July after moving to Belgium following an attempt on his life
Tanzania’s opposition leader Tundu Lissu flees the country
Politics Nov 10
Tanzania’s opposition politician Tundu Lissu on Tuesday fled the country for Brussels, Belgium.
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu: 'My life is not safe'
Politics Nov 09
The leader of Tanzania's main opposition Chadema party Tundu Lissu has told DW that he fears for his life after losing a highly controversial election that observers say effectively turned the East African country into a one-party state.