« The country is underwater »: Marie Khone Faye's dance steps spark fierce controversy (video)

During a gala dinner in Dakar on October 13, Senegal's First Lady, Marie Khone Faye, performed dance steps in front of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and other African counterparts, sparking controversy amid ongoing severe floods that caused deaths and displacement. Internet users criticized the scene, arguing that the country, still mourning, should not be celebrating, and some condemned the dancers' attire and the president's serious demeanor. The reaction was divided, with some defending the First Lady and others criticizing her for insensitivity. The controversy focused on the dance scene and the president's expression, which many found too stern or tense.