Senegal President Bassirou Faye has called for appropriate recovery measures for the national press, following sweeping strikes by the media industry over perceived economic pressures and threats to press freedom.

In the government statement, Faye demanded a renewed dialogue with the national press which he said deserves the particular attention of the government and appropriate recovery measures.

The statement did not specify what type of recovery measures nor did it mention the nationwide media blackout held by many newspapers, radio and television broadcasters as an act of protest.

Faye requested that the government, specifically the communications minister, ensure the country’s national press code was being adhered to but also that the press was properly operating “in a spirit of openness” and “in compliance” with regulations.