Phare des Mamelles: The First Lady, Marie Khone Faye, Still Sparks Controversy (photo)

A giant poster of First Lady Marie Khone Faye at the Mamelles Lighthouse in Dakar has sparked controversy on social media. The inscription « His Excellency » on the visual is criticized, with some accusing it of personality cult and questioning the high cost of the operation, estimated at nearly 20 million FCFA by an internet user. The debate also raises issues about public spending and the communication surrounding the role of the First Lady in Senegal, who has no constitutional status but is involved in social activities.