Senegalese Opposition Leader Ends Hunger Strike

Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko is reported to have ended a hunger strike he started following his arrest in late July. Reports say he decided to end his hunger strike after some Muslim leaders had urged him to do so.

Due to his health deterioration, he was admitted to intensive care unit last month.

Sonko 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 "corrupting youth".