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Government and G7 teachers' union reach agreement on key discussion points in school crisis

The Senegalese government and the G7, a coalition of seven representative teachers' unions for middle and secondary education, have reached agreements on several points within a draft protocol. This was announced in a statement from the Ministry of Public Service. The points of agreement include expanding the scope of the decree concerning decision-makers in the education sector, their retirement, and the tax exemption of payment arrears. These agreements were made during a meeting held from April 13 to April 14, 2026, at the Ministry of Public Service, Labor, and Public Service Reform. The meeting was co-chaired by the Minister of Public Service, Olivier Boucal, and the Minister of Education, Moustapha Guirassy, with representatives from relevant ministries and civil society also present. Another meeting is scheduled for Thursday to discuss remaining points under the "Perspectives" section of the draft protocol, aiming for a global agreement. The government reiterated its commitment to quickly resolve the school crisis. The G7 has been conducting alternating work stoppages for nearly five months, demanding the implementation of agreements signed with the government of former President Macky Sall 2012-2024. The union has also called for boycotts of various educational and administrative activities, including evaluations, initial training for student-teachers by inspectors, and physical and sports activities.