Live: Price Increase, Clash Between Prefect and Pastef, and Release of 148 Billion on the Market

Author: senenews.comPublished on: April 13, 2026Country: Senegal

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Live: Price Increase, Clash Between Prefect and Pastef, and Release of 148 Billion on the Market

A price increase is being observed in Senegal, while an incident occurred between Prefect Joséphine Safiétou Dieng and deputies from the Pastef party during a ceremony in Koumpentoum. This confrontation has sparked debates about adherence to republican protocol rules. Additionally, a release of 148 billion on the market has been announced.

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