Opposition Leader In Senegal Ends Hunger Strike

The main opposition party in Senegal says its leader, Ousmane Sonko has ended a hunger strike he began following his arrest in late July.

Muslim leaders had urged him to end his hunger strike.

He was admitted to intensive care unit last month after his health deteriorated.

Mr Sonko, a fierce critic of President Macky Sall, had been charged with insurrection, undermining state security and terrorist activity.

He had already been banned from standing in next year’s presidential election after a court sentenced him to two years in prison for morally corrupting a young woman.

BBC/ Jide Johnson