Fermeture de l'Avenue Blaise Diagne: un calvaire pour les riverains et commerçants

In Dakar, Blaise Diagne Avenue, located in the Medina district, a central thoroughfare, is currently closed for construction work related to preparations for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG). This work, which has already been ongoing for several months, is causing significant hardship for residents and businesses. Dakaractu reporters visited the site to assess the situation. Between traffic jams, dust, and the isolation of the area, residents, shopkeepers, and taxi drivers are experiencing a significant drop in customers. Shopkeepers are complaining of financial losses, while taxi drivers are highlighting the impact on their daily operations. With the construction project seemingly dragging on, residents are hoping for an acceleration of the work so they can return to a less disrupted daily life.