Minister Amy Mara Dièye sparks another controversy, this time from Morocco

Author: senenews.comPublished on: November 8, 2026Country: Senegal
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Minister Amy Mara Dièye sparks another controversy, this time from Morocco

While on an official mission in Morocco, Fisheries and Maritime Economy Minister Amy Mara Dièye said on social media that she had met the local coordination of Kiiraay-Les Patriotes Républicains. They discussed growing the party and mobilizing its members around the Senegal 2050 Vision. Critics say the meeting blurs the line between her government duties and party activism, raising concerns about the possible use of public time and resources for partisan purposes. They are calling for a clear separation between official business and party activities.

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