« Prove it »: Umaro Embaló challenges a media over New York affair

Umaro Sissoco Embaló issued a statement on October 14, 2026, responding to Confidentiel Afrique articles about his relations with Macky Sall. The second article, dated October 12, claims Embaló tried to attend a meeting in New York but was excluded at Sall's request. Embaló's communication team demands verifiable proof of his presence in New York, asserting he was not there, and emphasizes the need to verify facts before making claims.