Badara Gadiaga reflects on his imprisonment one year after his arrest, asserting it strengthened his resolve

In a contribution published on July 9, 2026, he claims that imprisoning him had become a "partisan demand" amidst a climate where public expression is increasingly subject to legal action. Gadiaga asserts that his detention, far from silencing him, had the opposite effect, strengthening his determination to defend fundamental freedoms in Senegal. He credits significant solidarity from his family, friends, and many Senegalese both domestically and abroad for this outcome.

One year later, Gadiaga states he is "standing, serene, free in my convictions and resolutely turned towards the future." He also paid tribute to those facing injustice for their opinions and called for strengthening the rule of law and respect for fundamental freedoms. Gadiaga expressed gratitude to human rights organizations, lawyers, and all who supported him.

His statement was published on July 9, 2026, on the LII Quotidien website.