Hundreds marched in Dakar with empty baskets to protest widespread price increases on goods and services.
Over 200 people marched through Dakar on Saturday, September 5, 2026, to protest the rising cost of living. The demonstration, dubbed "The March of Empty Baskets," was organized by the platform "#30JoursPourLeJustePrix" and followed a popular social media campaign highlighting generalized price hikes.
Participants carried empty baskets, signs, and banners expressing frustration over increased daily expenses, including the cost of Woyofal, rent, and other household charges. Influencers and content creators who helped mobilize the march also attended, emphasizing the urgent need for solutions to economic hardships faced by many Senegalese families.
The marchers called for swift government action to alleviate household burdens, with concerns also raised about the upcoming school year and associated expenses. Organizers plan to extend the movement to other regions of the country to maintain pressure on authorities regarding purchasing power and fair pricing.
Why it mattersHundreds of Senegalese citizens are affected by the rising cost of goods and services, impacting their daily expenses and purchasing power.
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