Education: After the strike, CUSEMS calls for urgent talks with the State

Author: senenews.comPublished on: April 30, 2026Country: Senegal

Education

Following the suspension of strikes, Alou Diouf, the general secretary of CUSEMS, calls for immediate discussions with the State to save the school year. Two options are being considered: extending the school year or reducing the curriculum. Teachers demand the return of salaries withheld during the strike before any extension. The situation is further complicated by the upcoming Youth Olympic Games 2026 in Dakar, scheduled for late September to early October.

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