Mary Teuw Niane, Chief of Staff to the President of the République in Senegal, has reappeared publicly after a period of unexplained absence. He was seen alongside President Bassirou Diomaye Faye during an audience with the khalife général of Thiénaba. Niane’s disappearance from public view sparked speculation, particularly as his regular Sunday writings ceased appearing for the past two weeks. Reports from Les Echos indicate he had been in France for several weeks, but the reason for his travel remains unknown. His reappearance does not clarify the reasons for his absence, but it does alleviate concerns within President Faye’s inner circle. The incident highlights the scrutiny surrounding key figures in the Senegalese government.