Tabaski 2026: Thousands of People Storm Town Halls for 50,000 FCFA Aid, Law Enforcement Deployed in Pikine (video)

As Tabaski approaches, thousands of citizens are gathering outside town halls, particularly in Pikine, to request financial aid of 50,000 FCFA. Law enforcement has been deployed at the Léopold Sédar Senghor Cultural Complex to manage the massive influx of applicants, many of whom are spending the night on-site. A total budget of 400 million FCFA is allocated for 8,000 beneficiaries, but tensions are rising due to the gap between needs and available support.