Incident between the Prefect and the two deputies of Pastef: What the rules of republican protocol say

A protocol incident occurred during the Pencum Niany festival in Koumpentoum, sparking discussions about adherence to republican protocol. Decree n°99-252 of March 19, 1999, signed by Abdou Diouf and Mamadou Lamine Loum, establishes the order of precedence during public ceremonies in Senegal. According to this decree, the regional governor and the prefect hold the top positions, followed by deputies and other authorities.