Fishing licenses: At the heart of the controversy, outgoing minister Dr Fatou Diouf defends herself

Former Minister of Fisheries Dr Fatou Diouf rejects accusations of granting 111 new fishing licenses. She claims to have signed only two new licenses (Cosmos King and Sea Breeze) between her appointment on April 11, 2024, and the end of her term on June 8, 2026. The CCALP met only twice, issuing favorable opinions for eight new licenses, six of which were still being processed. She denounces a confusion between new attributions and renewals in public debates.