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Wade Trial Prosecutor Removed in Senegal

In Senegal, the state has removed the prosecutor in the corruption trial of the former president's son, Karim Wade — the latest turn in what has been a tense and politically charged trial. Special prosecutor Alioune Ndao was relieved of his duties Tuesday without explanation. He apparently got the news via text message while he was in court. The judge called a recess due to “an emergency.” The trial will resume December 1. Ndao has been leading the...

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