EDUCATION IN TANGANYIKA: PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS SUSPEND THEIR STRIKE
The province of Tanganyika has recently been the scene of a major social movement, with the strike of public primary school teachers, united within the National Union of Public Primary School Teachers. This strike, which began at the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year, ends with the announcement of its suspension at the extraordinary general assembly held on October 26 in Kalemie.
This decision marks the resumption of school activities from this Monday in all public primary schools in Tanganyika, thus offering relief to students and their families who had been impacted by this crisis situation. However, the teachers supported by their union are granting the Government a period of three months to respond favorably to their legitimate demands.
Beyond this temporary suspension of the strike, it is important to look at the reasons that led teachers to mobilize. These include demands relating to working conditions, salaries, school infrastructure and continuing training for teachers. These demands are at the heart of education issues in Tanganyika and deserve special attention from the authorities.
The suspension of the strike by teachers in public primary schools in Tanganyika is a step towards resolving social tensions in the education sector. However, it is crucial that local and national authorities engage in constructive dialogue with teachers to meet their legitimate expectations and to guarantee quality education for all students in the province.
In conclusion, the suspension of the strike by teachers in public primary schools in Tanganyika paves the way for a renewed dialogue between education stakeholders. It is an opportunity to rethink education policies and to build a solid partnership between the State and teachers, in the best interests of the education of the young generations of Tanganyika. The resolution of current tensions must not be a simple temporary appeasement, but rather the beginning of a deep reflection on the future of education in the province.