Senegal faces 72-hour general strike starting October 21

Senegal general strike FSDT G7 education union social stability pact labor disputes

Senegal is bracing for a 72-hour general strike scheduled from October 21 to 23, 2026, called by the Front Syndical pour la Défense du Travail (FSDT). The movement spans multiple sectors, including education, health, justice, and transport, with various unions demanding the implementation of the Social Stability Pact and the reversal of recent labor and social security code changes.

In the education sector, the G7 union group has called for a total strike in all schools. Education Minister Moustapha Mamba Guirassy expressed surprise at the decision, stating that 99% of protocol points due by late October have been addressed. He warned that the strike could negatively impact the country's image ahead of the Youth Olympic Games (YOG).

The government has countered the unrest by announcing significant recruitment drives, including 4,527 teachers and 3,000 additional health workers. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Higher Education is addressing demands regarding housing allowances, though officials noted the high implementation cost. Senelec, the national electricity company, has assured customers that service continuity will be maintained despite the announced social movements.

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Bassirou Diomaye Faye · FSDT · Front syndical pour la défense du travail · G7 · International Labour Organization · Mamadou Lamine Dianté · Moustapha Mamba Guirassy · PIT-Sénégal · Senegal · Senelec

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[● 3 SOURCES] The FSDT has called for a 72-hour general strike from October 21 to 23, 2026. leconomistesenegal.com · saintlouis-info.com · www.leral.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Energy Minister called on SENELEC unions to suspend their strike threat regarding profit-sharing bonuses. www.xibaaru.sn
[● 4 SOURCES] The G7 education union group has called for a total strike in all schools from October 21 to 23. www.ebina-infos.com · leconomistesenegal.com · educationsn.com · www.sunugox.info
[○ 1 SOURCE] Minister Moustapha Mamba Guirassy stated that 99% of the protocol points due by late October have been addressed. www.ebina-infos.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The government plans to recruit an additional 3,000 health workers. aps.sn
[○ 1 SOURCE] The government has engaged the recruitment of 4,527 teachers.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The estimated cost for implementing the housing allowance is approximately 1,000 billion CFA francs. dakar92.com