Senegal's opposition Figure Ousmane Sonko was barricaded by police on Wednesday on the eve of a trial that could determine his eligibility to contest next year's presidential election. Security vehicles and barricades surrounded his home, and authorities banned rallies on the eve of the trial. Sonko's confinement comes amid growing tensions a year ahead of the presidential election, raising fears of violence in a state reputed for stability. The two legal affairs could determine whether Sonko will be allowed to run in the presidential elections set for February 2024.

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