Prime minister meets Dakar archbishop ahead of Popenguine pilgrimage

Dakar — Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a courtesy visit to Monseigneur André Guéye this afternoon, just days before the annual Popenguine Marian pilgrimage.

The meeting unfolded in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, fostering genuine dialogue between the two leaders. Key topics included national peace, social cohesion, and fostering unity across communities in the Sénégal.

The Archbishop of Dakar took the opportunity to offer prayers for a stable, peaceful, and prosperous Sénégal as preparations intensify for the upcoming religious gathering. Thousands of Catholic devotees are expected to converge on Popenguine for this significant event.