Bally Bagayoko, the Mayor Racists Can't Explain

Elected on March 15, 2026, Bally Bagayoko became the mayor of Saint-Denis, the second most populous municipality in Île-de-France. His atypical background, from market vendor to RATP executive, has sparked intense reactions, including racist comments. On April 4, he gathered 6,000 people for an anti-racism event and announced a second rally scheduled for May 3 in Paris, aiming to address discrimination issues ahead of the 2027 presidential election.