Doudou Wade faces police questioning in Senegal over televised remarks

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Doudou Wade, a prominent figure from Senegal's PDS party, was summoned by police on February 2, 2026, for remarks made on a television show. Wade discussed historical instances where coups or military interventions allegedly "saved" republics. His comments sparked debate online, with some viewing them as historical analysis and others as an endorsement of coups. The incident has raised concerns among former parliamentary leaders about the potential judicialization of critical speech and its impact on public debate in Senegal.


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