Brief Published (Dubai time, UTC+4) · source dated 2026-10-19
The Senegalese Workers’ Defense Front announced a march on Tuesday in Dakar, followed by a three-day general strike starting Wednesday. This mobilization aims to demand the implementation of agreements concerning pensions, bonuses, and housing allowances.
This action comes just days before the opening of the Youth Olympic Games (YOG), scheduled to take place in Dakar from October 31. It is the first Olympic event organized in Africa.
In response to this situation, the Senegalese government has called for dialogue to find a solution and prevent any disruption related to these demonstrations.