« I had left my permanent contract »: Dismissed by Diomaye, Aïcha Sagna of Pastef in total distress

Aïcha Sagna, former chairwoman of the Surveillance Council of the Senegalese Export Promotion Agency (Asepex), expressed her distress after being dismissed following Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s rise to power. She explained she left a permanent contract and a managerial position to serve Senegal, criticizing the harshness of these dismissals and their effects on families, especially those relying solely on former salaries. Her comments reignited the debate on how public officials are treated during regime changes, particularly in 2024, highlighting the vulnerability of public servants during political transitions.