North Kivu: timid school reopening in Beni amid teachers' strike and Ebola concerns

The school reopening on September 1, 2026, in Beni was characterized by low attendance, especially in private schools where a few teachers and students were present. In contrast, public schools were largely deserted due to a teachers' strike, which boycotted the resumption of classes for reasons related to the Ebola virus disease, the health mutual for public sector teachers, and security concerns. The teachers' union expressed worries about sanitary and security conditions before any effective resumption of classes.