Mbour Prefect Regulates Leul Cell Creation: New Registration Requirements

• The creation of new Leul cells in Mbour is now subject to a formal procedure.
• Promoters must obtain a visa from the Collectivité Mandingue before registration.
• All documents for Leul cell registration must be submitted by August 27th, 2026.
• Violent incidents during cultural events have prompted authorities to strengthen regulations.

This means that Leul cells in Mbour will need to obtain a visa from the Collectivité Mandingue prior to registration.

In preparation for the upcoming Septembre Mandingue celebrations, the creation of new Leul cells in the commune of Mbour is now subject to a formal procedure. According to Amadou Diop, the prefect of the department, promoters must first approach the Collectivité Mandingue to validate their requests before submitting them to the administration. This means that Leul cells in Mbour will need to obtain a visa from the Collectivité Mandingue prior to registration.

The authorities are strengthening regulations on cultural events organized by the Mandingue community, with a focus on preventing overcrowding and violence. In Ziguinchor, the prefect recently prohibited nighttime activities for certain cultural events, limiting them to daytime hours from 6 am to 6 pm. This measure aimed to curb violent incidents that often occur during popular gatherings, particularly during school vacations.

Lawyers advising clients on cultural events in Mbour should note the new requirements for Leul cell registration. To avoid having their applications rejected, promoters must submit all necessary documents to the administration by August 27th, 2026. These documents include a copy of the structure's récépissé and a signed declaration from at least three individuals.

Lawyers advising clients on cultural events in Mbour should note that new Leul cells must now obtain a visa from the Collectivité Mandingue before registration, with all documents to be submitted by August 27th, 2026.

Source: Original reporting via Seneweb