On Monday, June 29, 2026, the Plateau District Police Station arrested eighteen demonstrators who were attempting to oppose the vote on the proposed constitutional amendment. Among them were well-known figures from the opposition and civil society. All were released after a few hours in custody.
Members of the opposition and some civil society groups had attempted to organize a rally to protest the constitutional revision currently under consideration in the National Assembly. Intercepted before reaching their destination, eighteen of them were arrested for disturbing public order and participating in an unauthorized demonstration.
Among the most prominent figures are Thierno Bocoum, 50, an entrepreneur; former minister Pape Gorgui Ndong, 48, a consultant; Babacar Ba, 43, of the Civil Forum; and Abdou Karim Guèye alias Xrum Xakk, 46.
The eighteen people arrested, aged between 27 and 71, have very diverse professional profiles, reflecting a mobilization that goes beyond strictly political circles.
These include:
Abdou Karim Guèye, also known as Xrum Xax, 46 years old; Gorgui Ndong, 48 years old, consultant, residing in Pikine; Cheikh Ahmed Tidiane Faye, 61 years old, business coordinator, residing in Medina; Moussa Thiaw, 71 years old, transporter, residing in Ouakam; Madiane Niang, pharmacist, residing in Medina; Alioune Diaw, 48 years old, artist, residing in Pikine; Mame Mor Ndiouck, 34 years old, agronomist, residing in Dalifort; Mohamed Sène, 33 years old, logistics specialist, residing in Rufisque; Aliou Sow, 29 years old, student, residing in Nord Foire; Babacar Ba, 43 years old, residing in Hann Mariste; Fodé Ndour, 37 years old, teacher, residing in Khar Yalla; Assane Sarr, 54, entrepreneur, residing in Parcelles Assainies; Thierno Bocoum, 50, entrepreneur, residing in Thiès; El Hadj Macoumba Fall, 38, civil engineer, residing in Hann Marinas; Papa Latyr Faye, 44, consultant-teacher, residing in Ouakam; Djiby Ndiaye, 45, professor, residing in Maristes; Moussa Anne, 39, accountant, residing in Hann Bel Air; and Mohamed Gaye, 27, entrepreneur, residing in Pikine.
After being detained for several hours, the eighteen protesters were released. Their arrest comes amid a tense political climate, marked by strong opposition to the proposed constitutional amendment submitted to the National Assembly for a vote. As a reminder, 12 protesters were arrested and then released by the Rebeuss police.
