Exclusive SeneNews. Wagadu Jiida: The Power Struggle Dividing the Soninke Community in Senegal

On October 5, the Dakar court will rule on the dispute within Wagadu Jiida, the main organization of the Soninke community in Senegal. Tibilé Soumaré, former president of the women's council, challenged the renewal process of the leadership, questioning the legitimacy of the bureau elected on May 10. The dispute concerns the electoral process, the representativeness of participating structures, and financial issues, turning the conflict into a legal case. The court's decision could be a turning point in this internal crisis.