May 17, 2026

The Panafrican Press

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Sénégal: sharp clash erupts between Waly Diouf Bodian and Madiambal Diagne over Ousmane Sonko report

Clashes between Waly Diouf Bodian and Madiambal Diagne have intensified following a recent report by the journalist on Ousmane Sonko.

The exchange, already tense, took a sharp turn after Bodian accused Diagne of spreading unverified claims and fabricating narratives.

Sénégal: sharp clash erupts between Waly Diouf Bodian and Madiambal Diagne over Ousmane Sonko report

The Port of Dakar’s director did not mince his words, calling Diagne a “mythomaniac par excellence” who specializes in spinning unverifiable tales.

« Madiambal, you’re a master of mythomania—you’ve done it again, » Bodian declared. « The fugitive seems to draw devilish inspiration from fiction. He’d make a fine screenwriter for fantasy films. »

This latest confrontation adds to the ongoing friction between political figures and the journalist, a prominent voice in Senegal’s public discourse.