Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly, expressed profound grief following the death of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, the spiritual leader of Guinguinéo’s Khassim Mbacké family, who passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026.

In a moving tribute, Sonko highlighted the deep affection and hospitality Mbacké consistently showed during their encounters in Guinguinéo. ‘Each meeting with him was marked by exceptional warmth, kindness, and a genuine sense of welcome,’ Sonko reflected.

Heartfelt condolences and collective mourning

‘It is with profound sadness that I learned of the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family of Guinguinéo,’ Sonko stated. He extended his deepest sympathies to the bereaved family, the broader Mouride community, and all Senegalese people, calling for divine mercy upon the departed soul.

‘May Allah, in His boundless compassion, grant him forgiveness and grant him eternal peace in Paradise,’ Sonko prayed.

The news of Mbacké’s death has resonated deeply across the Mouride community and beyond, sparking a wave of tributes to a figure whose spiritual influence touched countless lives in Senegal.