The traders of the Keur Matar market in Tivaouane have decided to suspend the payment of municipal taxes until concrete solutions are found to the problems of unsanitary and insecurity that plague this commercial space. The announcement was made on Monday 22 September 2025. “The market is devoid of elementary means: no gate, no lighting, and no guardian. This situation favours the recrudescence of thefts”, denounces Lamine Dème, délégué des commerçants. To these failures of security is added a troubling maintenance defect. The toilets are considered unusable, while the surroundings of the market are invaded by garbage, exposing users and neighbors to serious health risks. “This space is our work tool.
Tivaouane: The traders suspend the payment of municipal taxes
