President Bassirou Diomaye Faye intervenes to end Senegal transport strike

The Federation of Road Transport Unions of Senegal FSTRS announced on Friday the suspension of its strike, which began on March 30. The decision followed the direct involvement of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who personally intervened late into Thursday evening, engaging with Alassane Ndoye, the president of the FSTRS. This presidential mediation facilitated a dialogue that had previously stalled. Following President Faye's instructions, union leaders met with the Ministers of Interior and Land and Air Transport. These discussions led to concrete progress, including the lifting of the night travel ban for intercity transport vehicles, a key demand of the striking transporters. The FSTRS welcomed this as a significant step towards resuming normal operations. The strike's suspension brings relief to thousands of commuters affected by cancellations and informal fare increases. Unions stated they would remain vigilant regarding the implementation of the state's commitments, with stakeholders planning to reconvene in the coming weeks to assess the application of the agreed measures.