Senegal's parliament turned chaotic on Thursday after opposition MP Massata Samb hit Amy Ndiaye Gniby from the ruling party.

The brawl took place during a budget presentation.

In videos circulating on social media, the agitated Amy Ndiaye Gniby could be seen throwing a chair at her attacker.

Since a July legislative election where the ruling party lost its comfortable majority, there has been tension between the ruling and opposition politicians.

❗*Chaos in Senegal Parliament after MP Slaps Female Colleague*

The brawl began when opposition member Massata Samb walked over and slapped Amy Ndiaye Gniby - an MP of the ruling coalition - during a budget presentation, TV footage showed. pic.twitter.com/9Y074xSVTS

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