politics
April 2, 2026
Senegal transport strike paralyzes Dakar as drivers protest bans and corruption
A drivers’ strike in Senegal has halted transport in Dakar amid protests over bans, corruption, and stalled talks with officials
TL;DR
- A three-day nationwide transport strike has paralyzed mobility in Dakar, Senegal.
- The FSTRS called the strike due to long-standing grievances over sector governance, harassment, and corruption.
- Drivers are demanding the immediate enforcement of agreed measures, including reducing roadside checkpoints.
- A nighttime ban affecting certain minibuses is also a key point of contention.
- The FSTRS withdrew from talks with the government, citing a "frivolous approach."
- Authorities have mobilized contingency transport services, but demand is unmet.
- This strike follows recent student protests at Cheikh Anta Diop University.
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