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Imam Abdul Kareem Questioned by Police After Magal Touba Remarks Spark Outcry

By: Fatou Krubally Hundreds of supporters gathered in Banjul on Monday as Imam Abdul Kareem Kuyateh appeared at the Police Headquarters for questioning, following a controversial sermon in which he denounced Magal Touba, a major annual religious gathering of the Mouride brotherhood in Senegal. The young preacher, who delivered the sermon on August 28 at Imam Malick Mosque, has faced sharp criticism after video clips of his khutbat went viral on …Touba · Touba See the Story

International Holy qur'an Contest 2025: a Distinguished Senegalese Woman in the United States

Senegal continues to shine on the international stage through its religious talents. Soxna Seynabou Ngom, a native of Touba, won third place at the International Holy Qur'an Competition held in the United States in 2025. This distinction reflects the high level of mastery and dedication of Senegalese rectifiers in the memorization and recitation of the Qur'an. It is also a pride for the country and the Muslim community, especially at a time when…Touba · Touba Read Article

"She Did It Again": as in Touba, Absa Faye Gets Noticed Again in Tivaouane

According to Les Échos, Absa Faye, Senegal's second first lady, continues her commitment to health care. After organizing a free health care camp in Touba, she re-edited the initiative in Tivaouane, marking her willingness to make access to care more equitable for vulnerable populations. According to the newspaper, a special medical camp was set up in the religious city of Maodo, bringing together several doctors mobilized for the occasion. The …Health Care · Touba Read Article

Gambia: Abdul Kareem Kuyateh Blasphemes the Magal, Serigne Mountakha Mbacké's Important Decision

In a recent sermon, the religious described the Moorish pilgrimage as "haram", going so far as to say that "the regulars of the night clubs are better than those who go to Touba for the Magal". These statements, considered offensive by the Moorish community, provoked an immediate reaction. A complaint was filed against the young imam, summoned and then heard by the police last Monday. However, he was not placed in custody and was able to return …Touba · Touba Read Article

Imam faces police questioning after Magal Touba remarks spark uproar

Supporters of Imam Abdul Kareem assembled peacefully at the Arch in Banjul on Monday, hours before his scheduled questioning at the Police Headquarters. Chanting prayers and messages of solidarity, they vowed to stand by the cleric, whom they describe as a courageous voice in Gambian Islam. Police invited the imam to appear at 2 p.m., following a complaint filed by the Mouride community, who called his sermon “offensive and disrespectful” to the…Banjul · Banjul See the Story

"Until I Found Her in Paradise" : when Me Babou Told Why He Abandoned His House in Dakar

The former politician, who had been removed from Touba since his wife's death in 2016, died after a long illness. Mr. Abdoulaye Babou, an emeritus lawyer and former Senegalese political figure, died on 26 August as a result of a long illness. Originally from Mbacké, he had chosen to settle permanently in Touba after the death of his wife, Déguène Chimère Diallo, on 13 October 2016. Deeply marked by this disappearance, Mr. Babou had abandoned his…Touba · Touba Read Article

Chair: These New Confidences on the First Lady, Absa Faye

The images of Absa Faye, second wife of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, alongside his sister Oumy, wife of Me Oumar Youm, influential figure of the APR and former minister of Macky Sall, have sparked a lively controversy. Many, especially in the ranks of Pastef, question about this proximity displayed during the presidential visit to Touba, in prelude to the Magal. For sociologist Abdoulaye Cissé, questioned by L. Observer, "the border between …Macky Sall · Touba Read Article

Touba – Electricity Cut in Feto After Heavy Rains: Senelec Explains

On Monday, 25 August 2025, the National Electricity Company (Senelec) announced a temporary shutdown of electricity in the Feto district of Touba, due to the risks of electrocution due to the heavy rains in the city. According to the press release, the water level is up to the electric meters, which caused the Senelec to interrupt power supply for safety reasons. "The shutdown was decided in order to ensure the safety of the inhabitants," says t…Touba · Touba Read Article

Senegal: as a Result of the Floods in Touba, Any Help Is Precious in the Face of the Calvary of the People

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Water, a source of life but also of many problems in Touba. Senegal's second most populous city has been facing floods since the beginning of wintering. The situation has worsened in recent days with heavy rains that have forced the authorities of this religious city to appeal for help to the authorities and good will.Floods · Touba See the Story

The Magal of Touba Inscribed in the Cultural Heritage, the Great Anger of Imam Mame Ngor Ndiaye

The recent inclusion of the Magal de Touba in Senegal's national intangible cultural heritage continues to generate reactions. While many welcome this recognition, other voices rise to denounce an approach deemed biased. Among them, that of the imam Mame Ngor Ndiaye, who has publicly expressed his disagreement with this decision of the State. "The government always confuses Islam and brotherhoods. The state favours the tarikhas to the detriment …Touba · Touba Read Article

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Imam Abdul Kareem Questioned by Police After Magal Touba Remarks Spark Outcry

International Holy qur'an Contest 2025: a Distinguished Senegalese Woman in the United States

"She Did It Again": as in Touba, Absa Faye Gets Noticed Again in Tivaouane

Gambia: Abdul Kareem Kuyateh Blasphemes the Magal, Serigne Mountakha Mbacké's Important Decision

Imam faces police questioning after Magal Touba remarks spark uproar

"Until I Found Her in Paradise" : when Me Babou Told Why He Abandoned His House in Dakar

Chair: These New Confidences on the First Lady, Absa Faye

Touba – Electricity Cut in Feto After Heavy Rains: Senelec Explains

Senegal: as a Result of the Floods in Touba, Any Help Is Precious in the Face of the Calvary of the People

The Magal of Touba Inscribed in the Cultural Heritage, the Great Anger of Imam Mame Ngor Ndiaye

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Imam Abdul Kareem Questioned by Police After Magal Touba Remarks Spark Outcry

International Holy qur'an Contest 2025: a Distinguished Senegalese Woman in the United States

"She Did It Again": as in Touba, Absa Faye Gets Noticed Again in Tivaouane

Gambia: Abdul Kareem Kuyateh Blasphemes the Magal, Serigne Mountakha Mbacké's Important Decision

Imam faces police questioning after Magal Touba remarks spark uproar

"Until I Found Her in Paradise" : when Me Babou Told Why He Abandoned His House in Dakar

Chair: These New Confidences on the First Lady, Absa Faye

Touba – Electricity Cut in Feto After Heavy Rains: Senelec Explains

Senegal: as a Result of the Floods in Touba, Any Help Is Precious in the Face of the Calvary of the People

The Magal of Touba Inscribed in the Cultural Heritage, the Great Anger of Imam Mame Ngor Ndiaye