VIDEO: Students fall from burning building at university in Senegal

Students fall from burning building in Senegal Students hung from windows and some fell from a burning building during protests at Cheikh Anta Diop University, in Dakar, capital of Senegal, on Monday (9). A video captured the moment. Watch above. ✅ Follow the g1 international news channel on WhatsApp The episode occurred amid weeks of protests against the delay in the payment of student aid at the country’s main university. The demonstrations, which began in early December, evolved into clashes between students and security forces. The images show fire and smoke on the top floor of a four-story building on the campus, as young people try to escape through windows to escape the fire. There is no information about injuries in the fire. Also on Monday night, the government reported that a student died during the protests. The student suffered head trauma and severe blood loss, according to student leaders, who say he was attacked by police officers. The case is being investigated. The crisis at the university reflects the deterioration of Senegal’s public finances. The government that took office in April 2024 faces a budget hole of US$ 13 billion, after an audit showed debt and deficit greater than those reported by the previous administration. The university announced that it will close indefinitely. READ ALSO Iranians protest on the eve of the Islamic Revolution holiday and shout from balconies: ‘Death to the dictator’ FBI document suggests that Trump was aware of Epstein’s crimes: ‘Everyone knew’ Plane with 55 people leaves the runway and stops at sea after emergency landing in Somalia People protest on top of a burning building against non-payment of financial aid at Cheikh Anta Diop University, in Dakar, Senegal, on February 9 2026 Reuters VIDEOS: most watched on g1

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