Senegal hosts Islamic Peace Forum in Thiès
The 24th edition of the Islamic Peace Forum opened on November 1, 2026, in Thiès, Senegal.
The 24th Islamic Peace Forum began on Sunday, November 1, 2026, in Thiès, Senegal. The event, themed "Together for a Senegal of Peace and Development," gathered about 20 Islamic associations and brotherhoods from different currents.
Cheikh Ahmed Saloum Dieng led the forum, which annually convenes in Thiès for two days to discuss current issues. This year's sub-themes included the contribution of Senegalese social heritage to stability and the role of Sufi leaders in development.
Dieng emphasized the importance of peace for development and offered prayers for the head of state and for Senegal's prosperity. The forum's discussions also touched upon the "Senegalese exception" in relation to continuity and threats.
Why it mattersThe Islamic Peace Forum in Thiès brought together Senegalese Islamic associations and brotherhoods to discuss peace and development.