Universities: Despite 17.6 billion FCFA already disbursed, teachers maintain indefinite strike

The indefinite strike by higher education teachers, initiated on September 3, continues despite the 17.6 billion FCFA already disbursed by the government. The SYNES union deemed the government's proposals insufficient and demands the payment of at least 80% of the remaining academic debt. Discussions held on September 18 were suspended to allow the union to consult its members, while Minister of State Jacques Fame Ndongo calls for calm ahead of the 2026-2027 academic year.