Divorced and Abandoned with Her Pregnancy: Coumba Ngom and the Black Bag, the Story That Shocked the Court

On October 4, 2026, Coumba Ngom was admitted to emergency services in Dakar with abdominal pain and heavy bleeding, with no baby present after delivery. She was later found with a black bag containing a six-month-old fetus, prompting an investigation for voluntary abortion. She admitted to purchasing abortive medication online for 3,000 F CFA, stating she wanted to end a pregnancy from her boyfriend, a teacher from Fatick, who refused responsibility. The court sentenced her to six months in prison.