Contemporary Dynamics of the Bou Kounta Qadiri Community
By Maria Grosz-Ngaté
President Macky Sall Visits Ndiassane
Creator: Ndeye Fatou Niang
Description: This article by Ms. Ndeye Fatou Niang reports on President Macky Sall's visit to Ndiassane in advance of the 133rd gammu, scheduled for December 30, 2015. During the visit, the Senegalese head of state called on the assistance of Khalif General Mame Bou Mamadou Kounta in combatting Islamic radicalism by sensitizing followers to the dangers of terrorism. He also took the opportunity to affirm state support for Ndiassane and for the other major Sufi orders in the country.
Date: December 28, 2015
Date Range: 2010-2019
Location: Ndiassane, Tivaouane, Senegal
Format: Text/jpeg
Language: French
Rights Management: For educational use only.
Contributing Institution: Maria Grosz-Ngate; MATRIX: Center for Digital Humanities and Social Sciences at Michigan State University
Digitizer: Maria Grosz-Ngaté
Source: Senegalese newspaper Le Quotidien online