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Tribute to the Late Alioune Badara BEYE, President of the Association des Écrivains du Sénégal

Dec 3, 2024, 11:30 AM

It is with deep sorrow and profound grief that the Writers Association of The Gambia receives the news of the passing of Alioune Badara BEYE, President of the Association des Écrivains du Sénégal, on this solemn day, December 1, 2024. His departure is an immense loss to Senegal and the entire literary and cultural community across Africa and beyond.

Alioune Badara BEYE was more than a writer; he was a luminary whose wisdom, creativity, and relentless dedication illuminated the path for generations of writers. His literary works, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the arts have left an indelible mark on our collective history. His passion for storytelling and belief in the transformative power of literature continue to inspire us all.

On behalf of the Writers Association of The Gambia, I extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the members of the Association des Écrivains du Sénégal. We mourn with you in this moment of loss and share in your pain as members of a united literary family.

As we reflect on his remarkable legacy, we pray that his soul finds eternal peace, and we hold on to the hope that the earth will embrace him with the same warmth and grace with which he touched the lives of many. May we all honour his memory by continuing the work he so passionately championed.

May Allah forgive your shortcomings and grant you Jannahtul firdaus, Alioune Badara BEYE. Your words and your spirit will remain with us forever.

In solidarity and mourning,

Writers Association of The Gambia