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Senegal says 99% of education agreement points addressed

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Senegalese Education Minister Moustapha Guirassy says 99% of the points expected under the agreement with unions have been addressed. Allowances for external trainers for 2023 to 2025 have been paid, while payment of examination allowances is more than 75% complete, according to the ministry.

Senegal’s Ministry of National Education has addressed 99% of the points in the agreement with unions that were expected to be dealt with by the end of October, Education Minister Moustapha Guirassy said at a government press briefing, according to Senegalese newspaper Le Soleil.

Moustapha Guirassy said the agreement’s key points had been resolved. The assessment covers commitments falling under his ministry, amid negotiations between the Senegalese government and unions.

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