Three social media influencers in Senegal have been sentenced to prison by a court. The influencers were convicted of insulting President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
The conviction followed the sharing of a video on TikTok. Prosecutors argued the video contained remarks that were offensive to the president.
The court found the three individuals guilty of the charges brought against them.
The exact length of the prison sentences was not immediately made public.
This case highlights the legal consequences for speech directed at heads of state in Senegal.