# Higher education developments in Senegal, Chad, and Cameroon > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/higher-education-developments-in-senegal-chad-and-cameroon > Updated: 2026-10-30T02:07:14.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. In Senegal, the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation is participating in the Partnership for Advanced Skills in Science, Engineering and Technology (PASET) to strengthen human capacities in strategic scientific and technological fields. Additionally, the Université du Sénégal oriental (USO) in Tambacounda has initiated recruitment for administrative positions to support its initial activities. In Chad, academic leaders have conducted visits to the University of Sarh and the National Higher School of Information and Communication Technologies (ENASTIC) to evaluate operating conditions. The University of Sarh is reportedly facing significant financial difficulties, with Professor Ngarasta Ngarkodji stating that the institution lacks sufficient subsidies to cover salaries and operational costs, resulting in debts of approximately 400 million CFA francs. In Cameroon, the ISAC-ESMOD university group in Douala reported a tripling of enrollment for the 2026-2027 academic year. The institution has invested approximately 22 million FCFA in new pedagogical equipment to support its focus on professional training in fashion and entrepreneurship. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-30: Educational institutions in Senegal and Cameroon announce new developments The Université du Sénégal oriental is recruiting administrative staff in Tambacounda, while Cameroon's ISAC-ESMOD reports tripled enrollment and new equipment investments. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/educational-institutions-in-senegal-and-cameroon-announce-new-developments ### 2026-10-15: Higher education developments in Senegal and Chad Senegal participates in the PASET board to bolster scientific skills, while Chad's University of Sarh reports severe financial deficits and debts. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/higher-education-developments-in-senegal-and-chad --- Cite as: Higher education developments in Senegal, Chad, and Cameroon. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/higher-education-developments-in-senegal-chad-and-cameroon