The Synergy of Teachers' Unions in the DRC Suspends Strike but Denounces Staff 'Demotivation'

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: September 14, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Society & Lifestyle

The Synergy of Teachers' Unions in the DRC Suspends Strike but Denounces Staff 'Demotivation'

The Synergy of Teachers' Unions in the DRC suspended its strike during a general assembly in Kinshasa on September 12. Despite this suspension, it denounces the demotivation of teaching staff and calls for the resumption of classes. Unmet demands include salary improvements and support for unpaid teachers. The Synergy plans new union activities on October 5, 2026.

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