Contrary to rumors, Youssou Ndour was not exfiltrated from Mali

Youssou Ndour and the members of Super Étoile de Dakar returned safely to Dakar after their trip to Bamako, despite rumors of their exfiltration. Their concert in Bamako, scheduled for April 25, 2026, was canceled due to the deteriorating security situation, but the artist assured that the event would be postponed. Youssou Ndour's team thanked fans for their support during this uncertain time.