By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on RFI
Senegal’s three-day general strike ended on Friday 23 October, after unions said mobilisation had been significant in Dakar and across the country. The Trade Union Front for the Defence of Labour now awaits the results of negotiations with the government, according to RFI.
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Senegal's prime minister proposes a moratorium, but the unions confirm a march and a 72-hour strike.
22 OctSenegal 72-hour strike: unions disagree over call to action22 OctForum of Justice Users warns of Senegal general strike21 OctSenegalese unions challenge four-year fixed-term contractsThe Front syndical pour la défense du travail has called for a 72-hour strike in Senegal over demands including wages, the cost of living and unpaid housing allowances. Unions disagree over the strike call, Le 360.ma reports.
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The Senegalese Radio and Television Broadcasting unions have filed notice of a three-day strike amid a dispute over the company agreement and pay. El Hadji Thierno Dramé estimates the net cost of salary increases at less than 150 million CFA francs a month, according to Senegaldirect.
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Long queues have formed outside Dakar petrol stations as motorists struggle to obtain fuel. Oil sector officials attributed the disruption to the general strike and slower tanker deliveries, with a return to normal expected after activities resume, according to Seneweb.
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The Africa Rice Centre trained 26 trainers from 13 West African countries in Saint-Louis to produce quality seed. The five-day workshop ended on Friday as part of the REWARD project, according to APS, which cited the organisers.
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Six killed in collision on Kébémer-Ndande roadA collision between a lorry and a minibus killed six people and injured several others on Friday 23 October 2026 on the road linking Kébémer and Ndande, Senegal. Firefighters took the victims to Kébémer health centre and an investigation was opened, according to Seneweb.
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