New-York based activist Ousmane Tounkara explains why Senegalese investigative journalist Pape Alé Niang is still in detention

In our latest Africa in Harlem Live, New-York based Senegalese activist Ousmane Tounkara explains why investigative journalist Pape Alé Niang was arrested on November 6, 2022, by the Police and why he has yet to be released. Niang, who started … Read More

Senegalese political activist Ousmane Tounkara thanks community for continuous support

Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell Senegalese political activist Ousmane Tounkara, his family and support committee, hosted a Thank you Barbecue on June 6, 2021 at Morningside Park in Harlem. The very-well-attended gathering was a day of celebration for children and … Read More

Senegalese political activist Ousmane Tounkara released from immigration custody

Senegalese political activist Ousmane Tounkara was released from immigration custody on the afternoon of May 24, 2021 after a more than two-month battle with the US Department of Homeland Security. Tounkara ended up in the hands of immigration after an … Read More

Video: Senegalese political activist Ousmane Tounkara will not be deported, rules immigration judge

Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell Anxious about his fate, supporters of Senegalese political activist Ousmane Tounkara rushed to Craig Relles, the lawyer they waited for all day outside the immigration court building on Varick Street in Manhattan. Some supporters were … Read More

NYC Senegalese Diaspora to hold another rally in support of political activist Ousmane Tounkara on May 11

Members of the Senegalese Diaspora will hold another rally at the US Immigration Court on Varick Street on May 11, 2021 to show support to political activist Ousmane Tounkara scheduled for a hearing at 1 p.m. Political activist Ousmane Tounkara … Read More

Senegalese New Yorkers rally at US Immigration Court to save Senegalese activist Ousmane Tounkara from deportation

Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell Senegalese New Yorkers rallied at the US Immigration Court on Varick Street on March 30, 2021 to show support to Senegalese activist Ousmane Tounkara. Tounkara who responded to an FBI inquiry on March 9, 2021 … Read More