Maïmouna Dièye

Maïmouna Dièye is a prominent Senegalese politician serving as the Minister of Family and Social Affairs. She has been involved in addressing social issues and advocating for the rights of marginalized groups in Senegal. Recently, she was in the news for her remarks regarding the casualties of political violence in Senegal, where she stated that 79 individuals had died during the political unrest from 2021 to 2024.