Commémoration du naufrage du « Joola » : le message du Premier ministre Al Aminou Lô
Prime Minister Al Amine Lô presided over the commemorative ceremony marking the 24th anniversary of the sinking of the ferry Le Joola at the Ziguinchor Memorial Museum on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Addressing the families of the victims, survivors, and local authorities, he delivered a moving and solemn speech, emphasizing that this tragedy remains a national wound and a constant call for vigilance and collective responsibility.
Twenty-four years after the Joola tragedy, which claimed the lives of nearly two thousand people, the pain remains raw. "The pain never fades, time has not erased the memories," declared Al Amine Lô, bowing his head in memory of the deceased and expressing the State's compassion for the bereaved families and survivors of Ziguinchor.
The Prime Minister emphasized the value of the memorial, describing it as "a sanctuary for families, a place of reflection for visitors, and a space for learning for future generations." He announced that its status would be reviewed before the end of the year to guarantee its permanent opening and to involve families in its management. "A nation that remembers is a nation that respects itself," he stressed, emphasizing that the memory of the Joola tragedy must remain alive and vigilant.
Al Aminou Lô also drew lessons from the tragedy, denouncing the risky behaviors that persist even today: makeshift boats, overloading, and insufficiently controlled maritime connections. "The Joola disaster must serve as a starting point for a change in behavior," he stated, calling for shared responsibility between authorities and citizens so that "this never happens again."
In his address, he paid tribute to the rescuers, fishermen, healthcare workers, armed forces, and volunteers who, in the terrible hours following the shipwreck, demonstrated courage and solidarity. He commended the work of Ms. Sokhna Gueye, administrator of the memorial museum, as well as that of the historians, researchers, and artists who contribute to passing on this memory to future generations.
“The Joola tragedy is not just a part of our history; it has become part of our national consciousness,” the Prime Minister reminded everyone. For him, memory must be transformed into vigilance, pain into a lesson, and remembrance into responsibility.
In Ziguinchor, Prime Minister Al Aminou Lô reaffirmed that the sinking of the Joola remains an open wound but also a moral compass for the nation. By calling for remembrance and responsibility, he gave this commemoration a significance that transcends mere reflection: that of a collective commitment to ensure that the Joola tragedy forever remains a warning and a demand for national vigilance.
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