People climb from windows of burning campus building in Dakar

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete February 10, 2026 at 08:32 PM

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On February 10, 2026, a fire broke out in a university building in Dakar, Senegal, amidst protests over unpaid student aid. Footage shows people climbing out of windows to escape the burning building. According to authorities, one student died during the unrest. The protests are a reflection of increasing pressure related to Senegal's deteriorating financial situation. The incident occurred on a university campus in Dakar. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.

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building fire 90% student protests 80% unpaid student aid 70% dakar 60% financial unrest 50% senegal 50% campus building 40%

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Al Jazeera
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Classification Confidence
70%
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Dakar

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