'People are holding their breath': Senegal opposition leader awaits verdict in rape case

The Senegalese capital Dakar braced for potential clashes on Thursday as a court prepared to issue a verdict in the trial of firebrand opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on rape charges. The two-year case has deeply polarised the West African country with a reputation for tolerance and stability, igniting accusations of political meddling in the judiciary and sparking violent confrontations between Sonko's supporters and the security forces. FRANCE 24's Sam Bradpiece reports from Dakar, Senegal.