Teachers’ strike: Government surprised despite dialogue with unions

Author: senenews.comPublished on: October 19, 2026Country: Senegal

Society & Lifestyle

Teachers’ strike: Government surprised despite dialogue with unions

The G7, a group of seven education unions, plans a total stoppage of classes from October 21 to 23, 2026. The unions cite delayed allowance payments, slow implementation of the April 16 agreement and ongoing problems in the education sector. National Education Minister Moustapha Mamba Guirassy said he was surprised by the strike call, noting that monthly and twice-monthly meetings with unions are continuing. He stressed the need to protect children’s access to continuous education as Senegal hosts the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

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