Mariama Niasse dies after assault in Pikine on her way to baccalaureate exam

The incident occurred while she was on her way to take her baccalaureate exam. Unidentified individuals attacked her in Bountou Pikine, inflicting multiple blows before stealing her bag and fleeing. Despite her injuries, Niasse continued to the examination center in Pikine Est and began the first part of her exam before collapsing in the examination room.

Her parents were notified and took her home. Initially, the president of jury no. 1211 stated she could participate in a replacement session in October 2026, and the Wakhinane Nimzat police station was investigating the case. However, Mariama Niasse has since succumbed to her injuries.