Senegal mourns loss of influential mouride leader serigne abdou bakhi mbacké

Senegal mourns loss of influential mouride leader serigne abdou bakhi mbacké

Senegal mourns loss of influential Mouride leader Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké

Ousmane Sonko pays tribute to Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké

The political landscape of Senegal was struck by profound grief as National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko announced the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, spiritual leader of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo, on July 9, 2026. The announcement sent ripples of sorrow through the Mouride community and beyond.

The nation woke up to tragic news when Ousmane Sonko shared the loss of a revered religious figure whose influence extended far beyond Guinguinéo. Sonko, visibly moved, conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family and the entire Mouride community.

Heartfelt tributes pour in for Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké

In a touching statement, Sonko described the void left by the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, recalling the warmth and generosity that defined their interactions. « His doors were always open, his words always kind, » Sonko reflected, emphasizing the spiritual leader’s enduring legacy of compassion.

The political figure extended his deepest sympathies to the General Khalife of the Mouride Brotherhood, the religious community in Guinguinéo, and citizens across Senegal. « May the Almighty shower him with mercy and grant him eternal peace in Paradise, » Sonko prayed.

The news of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké’s demise has elicited an outpouring of grief nationwide, with many paying their respects to a leader whose wisdom and kindness touched countless lives.

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