Senegal: Teachers suspend nationwide strike May 1 /update 1

Event

On Monday, May 1, several unions representing teachers across Senegal announced that they would end a series of nationwide strikes that had been ongoing for several weeks. According to local sources, teacher unions and government officials signed an accord, providing teachers with salary increases. Nevertheless, further strikes are possible in the coming months should continued negotiations between unions and government officials fail.

Advice

Individuals in Senegal are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all potential demonstrations and protests as a precaution, and heed all advice issued by the local authorities.