UCAD Social Campus: A Return to Campus Under Tight Security

The social campus of Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar reopened on October 15 after a two-month closure, as the new academic year began. At the entrance, security staff search vehicles and luggage, then verify students’ 2026 cards or enrollment documents using a QR code and facial recognition. Ousseynou Diassy was denied entry because his 2025 enrollment had expired. Students are returning to the residence halls and reopened shops, and must pay their housing fees before going to their rooms.