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Senegal: Ex-president’s son convicted

The son of former president Abdoulaye Wade was convicted on corruption charges yesterday and sentenced to six years in prison with a fine of nearly $230 million (£154m).

Karim Wade, who served in his father’s government, was charged with illegally accumulating a fortune of at least $200m.

But his supporters say his trial is part of a political vendetta being waged by President Macky Sall against his old rival.

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