A rare religious tension has emerged between neighbouring countries Gambia and Senegal after a young Islamic preacher ignited a debate over a prickly issue that has, until now, been discussed mostly within the confines of homes in both nations.
Gambian Imam Abdul Karim Kuyateh criticised the conduct of followers of one of West Africa’s most revered Islamic scholars—Serigne Touba—prompting threats of violence and police intervention.
