Death of Mamadou Khabane Guèye: Senegalese jewelers close their shops

Jewellers across Senegal closed their shops after their colleague Mamadou Khabane Guèye was fatally assaulted, demanding justice and condemning worsening insecurity. Moussa Niang, coordinator of the sector’s professional organizations, cited recent burglaries in Guédiawaye, Diourbel and Louga, describing Guèye’s death as “the last straw.” The jewellers want to meet the interior minister and have proposed measures including installing surveillance cameras. They are urging the authorities to protect their businesses and prevent further tragedies.