The Association of Muslim Students of Senegal (AEEMS), meeting yesterday Sunday in Dakar, adopted resolutions calling for justice and civic engagement. Gathered for its 15th Ordinary Congress in Dakar around the general theme "Dynamics of participation of Muslim youth in the refoundation of Senegal: between civic engagement, contemporary challenges and avenues for action," it "condemns in the strongest terms the war crimes and violations of international law perpetrated by Israel against the Palestinian people and demands immediate and effective international sanctions to force Israel to end its aggression and comply with UN resolutions. Furthermore, the AEEMS calls on the State of Senegal to suspend all diplomatic relations with Israel, in full solidarity with the Palestinian people." "We urge African states, Islamic organizations and international bodies to act together to hasten the recognition of a sovereign and viable Palestinian state and call on West African states to strengthen their security collaboration in order to more effectively combat terrorism and sub-regional instability."

In another vein, the members congratulated the Senegalese government for its strategic initiatives and urged it to faithfully and transparently implement the National Agenda and the recovery plan, particularly through a reduction in the state's standard of living and a strengthening of the purchasing power of the population. However, they called on "the competent authorities to quickly implement the decisions resulting from the consultations on higher education to align the university with real development needs and encourage inclusive policies guaranteeing the mobility and success of pupils and students with disabilities."

Better still, the Muslim students' association has warned of the destructive impact of abuses on social media and is calling for the adoption of strict rules to preserve ethics, values and living together.

“We are making a clear appeal to the authorities and our partners. Support for youth must not be limited to promises. It must translate into inclusive and equitable policies that give every young person a real chance to succeed. Educational programs must integrate spiritual and ethical values,” declared AEEMS President Issa Boubacar Diédhiou. He then suggested: “An education system that only produces graduates without moral conscience cannot build a strong country. Families, religious leaders, civil society, and the state must join forces. Why not create permanent platforms where these actors can interact with young people to build a shared vision of the Senegal of tomorrow?”