PASTEF Congress: Session Briefly Interrupted After Surprise Announcement

Author: senenews.comPublished on: June 6, 2026Country: Senegal

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At the PASTEF congress this Saturday, mistress of ceremonies Marie Rose Khady Faye interrupted the session to announce the loss of an iPhone 16 Pro belonging to a party official. The announcement caused surprise and smiles but did not disrupt proceedings. Shortly after, another participant reported losing his wallet, which was quickly found, allowing the congress to resume calmly.

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