A large citizen and traditional leader mobilization has disrupted phosphate prospecting activities in the Agnam area of Matam, Senegal. Local populations are protesting the authorization granted to Amafrique SA, alleging a lack of consultation regarding the project. Traditional authorities have blocked motorized access to the area, prompting protestors and even local officials, including MP Farba Ngom, to travel by traditional means as a show of solidarity. The protest is infused with religious elements, featuring collective prayers and Quranic recitations. Residents express determination to protect their land and environment from potential health and ecological risks associated with the mining operation. They criticize the April 2026 prospecting permit issued by the Director General of Mines and Geology, citing a lack of involvement from local authorities and communities in the decision-making process. A site monitoring organization has been established to maintain the resistance.