
In this article, we explore the controversial decision of the Congolese Minister of Primary, Secondary and Technical Education to ban school principals from engaging in union activities. This ban calls into question the role of school heads in the Congolese education system and raises questions about the representation of teachers’ interests. We examine the mixed reactions within the education community and the implications of this measure on the Congolese education system. It is essential to discuss this issue in order to find a balance between the representative role of the State and the defense of teachers’ rights.