Senegal critic who `offended` president granted release
(WorldNews Africa)

A Senegalese government critic and former journalist charged in July with offending the head of state via Facebook posts obtained provisional release Friday, his lawyer told AFP. Adama Gaye is about to leave prison. The judge has granted him provisional freedom, Cheikh Khouraissy Ba said. Gaye, a self-described activist for justice, transparency and progress, targeted President Macky Sall in his posts. He was also charged with manoeuvres and acts that might compromise public securit ......