​Grand Magal de Touba: 21 deaths and 640 casualties recorded by the national fire brigade 

  Le détachement des sapeurs-pompiers mobilisés pour le Grand Magal has announced a provisional balance of 21 deaths out of 640 victims treated during 395 interventions. Road accidents constitute the principal cause of these tragedies, with 240 accidents having caused 575 victims, including 18 deaths. Motorcyclists pay a heavy toll, with 135 accidents recorded, making 165 injured and 11 deaths.