Senegalese government dissolves leading opposition party amid protests and internet restrictions

Opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was arrested on charges including conspiracy and incitement.
Sonko's party, PASTEF, was dissolved for allegedly inciting violence and looting.
The dissolution raised concerns about Senegal's democracy ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Protests broke out after PASTEF's dissolution, resulting in at least two deaths.
The government restricted internet access to control the spread of "hateful and subversive messages."