Dakar Dem Dikk on strike: Police deployed and military drivers mobilized

Author: senenews.comPublished on: October 21, 2026Country: Senegal
Society & Lifestyle
Dakar Dem Dikk on strike: Police deployed and military drivers mobilized

Dakar Dem Dikk drivers are on strike at the Liberté roundabout, where tensions have risen. A large police presence has been deployed to ensure security and prevent possible acts of sabotage. Military drivers have also been mobilized to replace the strikers and try to keep transport services running. Authorities are seeking to limit disruption for passengers.

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