Why Senegalese people are protesting against their government: Video
Hundreds of protesters marched through Dakar, denouncing soaring electricity bills and the rising cost of living in Senegal.
Organised by the Noo Lank (“I Say No”) movement, demonstrators accused the government and national utility SENELEC of pushing households to the brink. “The population can no longer bear this economic situation,” said activist Thierno Sylla.“Electricity bills are too high, and life is getting harder every day,” he told Viory.
Some criticised President Ousmane Sonko’s administration for failing to deliver promised relief. “Everything is expensive, food, water, and electricity. Young people still have no jobs,” said protester Abdou Niang Thiam, adding, “One day, they will be held accountable.”
Many demanded transparency from the national electricity company of Senegal (SENELEC) over billing practices, chanting and marching across the city.
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