LIVE – Imam Kanté on the news: Macky Sall out, Takku Wallu abstains, tragedy in Médina

Author: senenews.comPublished on: October 17, 2026Country: Senegal

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LIVE – Imam Kanté on the news: Macky Sall out, Takku Wallu abstains, tragedy in Médina

On Saturday, October 17, 2026, Imam Kanté reviewed the week’s leading stories on his « Actu ak Diné » program. Topics included Macky Sall’s absence, Takku Wallu’s withdrawal, and a tragedy in Médina. SeneNews TV presented the live broadcast as a roundup and analysis of current events.

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