Senegal: General Strike Announced Amid Protests Against New Labour Codes

[allAfrica] Dakar -- Senegal's labor unions have called for a 72-hour general strike, from October 21 to 23, 2026. The government disputes the legality of the strike, saying the notice filed by the unions doesn't comply with the procedures. This standoff comes amid ongoing tensions surrounding the reform of the Labor Code and the Social Security Code.