It’s interesting to see what’s currently happening in Senegal. With great courage, the Senegalese are engaged in a relentless struggle against imperialism and neo-colonialism. Many would have preferred sadness at all that’s going on, and we recognize that. But the best way to encourage our Senegalese brothers is to stay positive, to give them the energy they need to move forward.
When we talk about Senegal, many people focus on the negative. However, it is important to recognize that those who sacrificed their lives for this struggle did not do so in vain. The story will tell of their lives and their fight for the future of Senegal.
Senegalese support their leader through thick and thin
Recently, we witnessed the attack and fire at the University of Dakar, in particular the law department. This sends out a strong message: studying law in this country is meaningless because it is corrupt or non-existent. Why should students destroy what belongs to them and what is dear to them?
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Ousmane Sonko, representative of the Senegalese people, has been gaining in popularity recently. Contrary to what has always been the case, he truly wishes to represent the Senegalese people and restore the country’s authority and sovereignty in the face of neo-colonialism and Western control. Unfortunately, he was accused of rape through a massage parlor case. But publicly accusing a prominent person without solid evidence is dubious.
The Senegalese showed their inner strength to the world. They fight for their future on the streets of Dakar. Senegal has always been known for its democracy and peace, but seeing people rise up in fury shows just how precious freedom is. Unfortunately, many people become willing slaves. They choose to distract themselves rather than face reality, as if the situation in their countries were completely normal!
It’s high time to act!
It’s important to pray and fast, but prayer shouldn’t be a distraction from action. We have to stand up, revolt and fight for our rights. What kind of people sit back and contemplate their misery? God’s will cannot be an excuse for accepting oppression and corruption. The Senegalese revolt should serve as an example to all other African countries that are still reluctant to stand up and demand their rights.
Furthermore, Macky Sall, in his desire to crush all opposition, is seeking to dismiss Ousmane Sonko in every possible way. Unfortunately, this is a common practice in some African countries. The aim is to eliminate the most prominent person who brings about positive change for the population.
The reaction of the Senegalese should serve as a lesson for the whole of Africa
Initially, this case was a rape charge, but was later transformed into a corruption charge. Corrupting young people is unacceptable. So what’s the point of having a law department in the country if even the most basic elements of justice can’t be resolved? The Senegalese people are showing their strength and determination. They are claiming what is constitutionally theirs. The Senegalese people deserve all our encouragement, because that’s how we take our rights, not by clashing on social networks.
We need to learn a lesson from our brothers in Dakar. What we’re experiencing today is real. It’s clear that no one escapes Macky Sall’s vendetta when you have opinions that differ from his. Freedom has been under threat in this country for 12 years. Sometimes, we can blame terrorism or foreign organizations when the problem lies with the person who runs us. What’s the point of living if you have to remain under the yoke of oppression every day? We have to stand up and claim our rights, instead of equating all our misfortunes with God’s will.
Cutting off the internet, as has happened in Senegal and other countries where revolts are taking place, is a bad sign. It usually shows a dictatorship that wants to hide what’s going on inside. We stand shoulder to shoulder with the Senegalese people in their struggle. Anyone who is guilty must be tried, but if they are innocent, they must be set free.
As Africans, we no longer want to see bodies fall and blood spill. Our history has been sufficiently marked by pain and tears.
Totally inspired by Zack Mwekassa’s video
