Stolen Drain Grates, Blocked Canals: The Outrage of Minister Cheikh Tidiane Dièye

During a follow-up visit to sanitation works for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, Minister of Hydraulics and Sanitation, Dr. Cheikh Tidiane Dièye, condemned the theft of drain grates along the Gueule Tapée canal. He emphasized that these installations are crucial for protecting drainage networks and that their removal leads to sedimentation issues. The minister called for increased civic responsibility as the Youth Olympic Games approach, stressing the importance of preserving the country's image.