Shakes at Pastef: But where could Mame Birame Wathie have hidden?

Author: senenews.comPublished on: September 12, 2026Country: Senegal

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Shakes at Pastef: But where could Mame Birame Wathie have hidden?

Mame Birame Wathie, a former journalist and president of the Board of Directors of the Senegalese Press and Publication Company, is absent amid dismissals within Pastef, orchestrated by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Known for his unwavering support for Ousmane Sonko, Wathie was appointed to lead the board of Le Soleil in March 2025. His absence raises questions during a time of political turmoil.

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