The Senegalese capital Dakar braced for potential clashes on Thursday as a court prepared to issue a verdict in the trial of firebrand opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on rape charges. The two-year case has deeply polarised the West African country with a reputation for tolerance and stability, igniting accusations of political meddling in the judiciary and sparking violent confrontations between Sonko’s supporters and the security forces.

Source: France24.com