Teachers' march dispersed in Mbandaka, strike maintained at the start of the school year

The 2026-2027 school year in Mbandaka was marked by the intervention of the Congolese National Police, which dispersed a peaceful march by teachers due to the lack of approval from Mayor Yves Balo. Unions contest this decision, asserting that the demonstration is a constitutional right. Consequently, teachers decided to maintain their strike, with demands including payment for new units, alignment of salaries to 500 US dollars, and a dignified retirement for retired teachers.