On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, contractual teachers from the special zone of Conakry took to the streets to express their frustration. They gathered in front of the SLECG headquarters, demanding the implementation of the January 3, 2026, protocol agreement. This agreement outlines a practical evaluation in the classroom for their integration into the public service. The protest comes after the recruitment of thousands of new teachers, which the Conakry contractual teachers claim they were excluded from.
According to Mohamed Saoudou Sylla, coordinator of the Conakry contractual teachers, their situation was not considered in the recent recruitment process. He emphasized that Conakry is still waiting for its practical classroom evaluation, as stipulated in the protocol agreement between the Guinean education intersyndicale and the government. The coordinator expressed disappointment and frustration, stating that the contractual teachers feel their rights have been disregarded.
The contractual teachers, estimated to be around 2,000, are denouncing the non-respect of the commitments made by the authorities. They vow to continue their mobilization until their situation is regularized. Sylla stressed that they are committed to serving their country but will not back down in the face of injustice. The teachers are demanding a fair and transparent process for their integration into the public service.
The protest highlights the challenges faced by contractual teachers in Guinea. The recent recruitment of new teachers has created uncertainty and frustration among those already working in the education sector. The contractual teachers of Conakry are seeking a resolution to their situation, which they believe is a matter of fairness and equity.
Sylla announced that a meeting of the coordination is planned to decide on the next course of action, including the possibility of suspending classes in public schools. The contractual teachers are now awaiting a response from the authorities to their demands, particularly the implementation of the protocol agreement and their integration into the public service.
The situation has sparked concerns about the impact on the education sector in Conakry. The contractual teachers' protest may disrupt the academic calendar, affecting thousands of students. The authorities are yet to respond to the teachers' demands, and it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold.
The contractual teachers' union is determined to pursue their claims, and their coordinator, Sylla, emphasized that they will not give up in the face of adversity. The teachers are seeking a fair and transparent solution to their situation, and their protest has brought attention to the challenges faced by contractual teachers in Guinea.
Key points
- Contractual teachers in Conakry, Guinea, are protesting over their exclusion from a recent recruitment process for new teachers.
- The teachers are demanding the implementation of a protocol agreement that outlines a practical evaluation in the classroom for their integration into the public service.
- The situation may disrupt the academic calendar, affecting thousands of students in Conakry.
