Unrest in Senegal ahead of the Muslim holiday, Aid-al-adha, is causing problems for the country's sheep herders, who are reluctant to enter the capital city, Dakar, due to fears of violent demonstrations. The holiday is one of two times of the year when herders make the most profit. The shortfall in sheep numbers has led to price surges and official promises to "progressively reduce the gap" before festival day. Sixteen people have died in the unrest, according to local authorities, while Amnesty International puts the toll at 23.

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