President Bassirou Diomaye Faye pays tribute to Professor Madior Diouf

In a post on his Facebook page, he paid tribute to the memory of this eminent academic, whom he described as a brilliant intellectual and a committed politician.
“It is with deep sadness that I learned of the death of Professor Madior Diouf, a brilliant academic, intellectual and committed politician,” he declared.

The president also offered his condolences, saying: “On behalf of the Nation, I extend my sincere condolences to his family, the academic community, the political class and all our fellow citizens. »

Born in 1939 in Fimela, in the Fatick region, Madior Diouf was a notable personality in national history, contributing both to the academic field and to the Senegalese political scene.

Professor of literature at Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar, Madior Diouf was also a committed political actor. He was inspired by the thought of Cheikh Anta Diop to propose an alternative democratic vision for Senegal. His political career was punctuated by significant moments.