The New Life of Aliou Cissé, the Mayor Who Became Famous During an Election

Aliou Cissé, mayor of Mabo, gained national attention after being hit by a stone during the final of the Navétanes on November 3, 2024, amid the campaign for the upcoming legislative elections. He was also the head of the departmental list for the Farlu coalition and later joined Kiiraay – Les Patriotes Républicains led by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, with over 40,729 members in Kaffrine. The incident, occurring two weeks before a major national election, drew media focus on him. Mabo, a rural town in Birkilane district, is known for its peanut farming and community events like the Navétanes championships.