Mashala case: Hourèye Thiam, VJ's mother wins her trial against the breakers of her bus

The verdict came in the case of the violence in Ziguinchor around the bus of the private company Mashala. The seven persons tried for their involvement in the heats were sentenced to six months' suspended imprisonment. After more than 20 days spent in pre-trial detention, they thus regained freedom. The facts date back to 22 April 2025, when tensions broke out between local carriers and the law enforcement forces. At the origin of the conflict: …