Transport Crisis: Partial Agreements in Diamniadio, Strike Continues Among Some Unions

Author: senenews.comPublished on: April 7, 2026Country: Senegal

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Transport Crisis: Partial Agreements in Diamniadio, Strike Continues Among Some Unions

On March 26, 2026, negotiations took place in Diamniadio to address the transport crisis. Progress was made, including the deployment of a mobile technical control unit and the harmonization of seating capacity for minibuses. However, the Federation of Road Transport Unions, led by Alassane Ndoye, boycotted the discussions, and disagreements remain on several issues.

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