[Published: Friday July 02 2010]
Senegal mourns death of brotherhood leader
Dakar, 02 July-(ANA)-The spiritual leader of Senegal's richest and most powerful Muslim brotherhood, the Mourides, has died.
Bara Falilou Mbacke who died of natural causes at 85 was the grandson of the sect's founder.
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to attend ceremonies in the holy city of Touba to mourn his death.
The Mourides have an influential role in Senegalese politics with many politicians seeking their endorsement during elections.
Falilou Mbacke was the sixth caliph and took over the group's leadership two years ago.(ANA)
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