During the inauguration of Place de l'Indépendance in Dakar, Senegal, Mayor Abass Fall recounted a humorous exchange with Prime Minister Al Aminou Lô. The Prime Minister initially declined a coffee offer, jokingly identifying himself as a "Ndongo Daara" – a term for a student of a Quranic school, implying a preference for tea and a humble disposition. Mayor Fall then offered him "café Touba," a spicy, culturally significant Senegalese beverage, adding a playful touch to the interaction. This exchange is notable given the recent strained relationship between the two figures, stemming from Fall’s continued allegiance to Ousmane Sonko, now President of the National Assembly, and Lô’s appointment as Prime Minister in May 2026 following Sonko’s departure. Previous disagreements involved accusations of division and delays in announcing local election dates, as well as the demolition of sports equipment on the Corniche Ouest near UCAD during Agetip renovation work, which the mayor denounced as “banditry.” Despite these tensions, the coffee and tea exchange suggests a willingness to maintain open dialogue.