Schools in Senegal have been shut down, after days of violent protests that paralysed parts of the capital Dakar and are expected to continue this week. At least five people have died in demonstrations sparked by the arrest of Ousmane Sonko, Senegal's most prominent opposition leader. It has been described as the worst political unrest in years in a country widely seen as one of West Africa's most stable. Sonko, who enjoys strong support among young people, was arrested after an employee of a beauty salon accused him of raping her.
Channel Africa’s Khumbelo Munzhelele spoke to Adolphus Mawolo, Journalist based in Senegal about what to expect this week..

Schools in Senegal have been shut down, after days of violent protests that paralysed parts of the capital Dakar and are expected to continue this week. At least five people have died in demonstrations sparked by the arrest of Ousmane Sonko, Senegal's most prominent opposition leader. It has been described as the worst political unrest in years in a country widely seen as one of West Africa's most stable. Sonko, who enjoys strong support among young people, was arrested after an employee of a beauty salon accused him of raping her.<br>Channel Africa’s Khumbelo Munzhelele spoke to Adolphus Mawolo, Journalist based in Senegal about what to expect this week..

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