Nécrologie : Cheikh Hamidou Kane repose désormais à Yoff
The legend of Fouta now rests in the Muslim cemetery of Yoff, taking with him all his wisdom and knowledge. He was accompanied to his final resting place by a huge crowd in a procession under a heavy rain that heralded a peaceful repose.
The author of "L'Aventure ambiguë" now rests in the Yoff cemetery in Dakar. His death, at the age of 98, was announced on October 4, 2026. The body was taken from Fann Hospital before his burial in Yoff in the presence of several state officials and cultural figures.
Cheikh Hamidou Kane was an immense figure in African literature, not to mention his career as an international personality in the highest decision-making bodies.
Writer, intellectual and former minister, he notably leaves behind two major works: "L'Aventure ambiguë" (1961) and "Les Gardiens du temple" (1995) which continue to influence minds and the new generation.
Several testimonies preceded the removal of the body, recalling the intellectual dimension and legendary kindness of the man.
Seneweb once again offers its sincere condolences to the world of culture and to his family.
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Son savoir ses connaissancea som argent ne.pouvaient pas l empecher se repondre a l appel du tout Puissant Allah swt .
Nos avons tous ce jour devant nous seul dans la tombe sans femme sans enfants sans amis sans pere sans mere sans pere sans serigne seul .Une SEULE ET UNIQUE CHOSE VA SERVIR LA CROYANCE A LUNICITE ABSOLUE D ALLAH SWT . celui detient tous les ameS
Rappel YA AOUWALAZINA AMANOU ITAKHOULAH HAQATOU KHATIHI FALA TAMOUTOUNE NA ILA WA ANTOUMA MUSLIMOU.
oh you who believe fear Allah swt as he suppose to be feared and do not ever die unless you are fully submitted to him
Oh vous qui croyez ayez suffiisament peur d Allah swt et ne jamais goutez la mort avant d etre soumis totalement a LUI.
TAWHID IS OUR MOST PRECIOUS GIFT.
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