Senegal: Protest in Dakar on 13 December

Civil groups have called for a demonstration in Dakar on 13 December to protest against rising electricity charges. Protestors plan to gather at 15:00 (local time) at Obelisk Square and will march towards the Rond-point RTS.

Advice

To minimize safety risk, avoid areas of large public gatherings or protests. Even events intended to be peaceful can escalate unexpectedly and quickly become violent.