The campus of Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) in Dakar is in mourning. Abdoulaye Ba , a second-year medical student, lost his life on Monday during violent clashes between students and law enforcement. The crisis, triggered by delays in the payment of university scholarships, has reached a critical point.

The facts: A demonstration that turns violent

Tensions erupted as students protested for their scholarships. According to the official statement, Abdoulaye Ba was fatally wounded during the clashes. Describing the situation as "serious," the authorities expressed their condolences to the victim's family and the university community.

The State's commitments

Faced with the outrage, the government is trying to calm things down by making several commitments:

1. Thorough investigation: A promise to shed full light on the exact circumstances of the tragedy.
2. Justice and accountability: The assertion that the guilty will be identified and punished according to the law.
3. Securing the campus: Deployment of immediate measures to prevent further violence.

"The government calls on all stakeholders to exercise restraint, a sense of responsibility, and calm the situation." — Excerpt from the government statement.

A meeting for transparency

To address the urgency of the situation, an interministerial press conference will be held this Tuesday, February 10th, at 4:30 PM at the Prime Minister's Office . The Ministers of Justice, the Armed Forces, the Interior, and Higher Education will speak to provide updates on the progress of the case.

This tragedy is part of a climate of persistent social tension in Senegal, where the issue of scholarship payments remains a major point of friction between student youth and the State.