Mame Mbaye Niang versus Ousmane Sonko trial postponed to July 22, 2026
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The Dakar High Court has adjourned the hearing in the case between Mame Mbaye Niang and Ousmane Sonko to July 22, 2026. This postponement was granted at the request of the lawyers for the President of the National Assembly. Ousmane Sonko's legal counsel sought additional time to prepare their response to the conclusions filed in the proceedings. The case originated from an action initiated by Mame Mbaye Niang, who accuses Ousmane Sonko of transferring his house in Cité Keur Gorgui to family members to avoid paying a debt estimated at 200 million CFA francs. Believing this property transfer was fraudulent, Mame Mbaye Niang petitioned the court to annul it. Through this procedure, he seeks to have the property reinstated into Ousmane Sonko's assets to allow for the recovery of the debt he claims, if applicable. The case will return before the Dakar High Court on July 22, 2026, for the continuation of discussions.
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