Prolonged Strike Over Lay Wages in UZ
Throughout June 2025, lecturers at the University of Zimbabwe continued a prolonged strike over low wages and poor working conditions, with the action reaching 56 days by mid-month. Parliamentarians urged immediate intervention as academic activities — including lectures, dissertation reviews, and exams — remained suspended. The university reportedly withheld pay from striking staff and continued […]
ARTUZ Condemns Arrest of 9 Teachers in Mutare During Peaceful Protest
On June 17, 2025, 9 members of the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) were arrested in Mutare during a peaceful protest calling for improved salaries and working conditions. Among those detained was a nursing mother. ARTUZ condemned the arrests as unconstitutional, citing Zimbabwe’s legal protections. Comment(s)/Recommendation(s) The arrests of teachers for peaceful advocacy […]
UZ Students Arrested for Protesting Lecturers’ Strike, Union Slams Exploitative Hiring Tactics
On May 12, 2025, 6 students from the University of Zimbabwe (UZ)—Narshon Kohlo (UZ ZINASU chairperson), Tafadzwe Katsande, Blessing Mtisi, Tawananyashe Hove, Nodesha Maingehama, and Tariro Mtukura—were arrested following a protest on campus. The demonstration was organized in response to the university administration’s failure to resolve a month-long lecturers’ strike. Faculty had ceased teaching in […]
Teacher Union in Mozambique Faces Obstruction Despite Legal Status
On May 6, 2025, Arnaut Naharipo, regional coordinator of Mozambique’s National Association of Teachers (ANAPRO), accused education authorities of obstructing the association’s lawful activities. According to a report by AIM News, school managers in Nampula province—including in Nacala-a-Velha, Erati, and Angoche—blocked ANAPRO from engaging with teachers, alleging the association was engaged in unauthorized political activity. […]
4-Year Leadership Vacuum at SCOT Sparks Student Protests
On March 5, 2025, students at the Swaziland College of Technology (SCOT) protested the prolonged absence of a Head of Department for Electrical Engineering, a vacancy persisting for over 4 years. Response ACAF believes that the lack of stable leadership and proper administration impacts the quality of education, curriculum development, and departmental governance, infringing on […]
Student and Staff Suspensions Stir Turmoil in Zimbabwean Universities
In late February 2025, Midlands State University (MSU) suspended 5 students for allegedly conducting unauthorized student union activities linked to the Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU). ZINASU and the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) condemned the suspensions as unconstitutional and filed an urgent court challenge. On March 12, Takunda Mhuka was formally expelled following […]
Mozambican Teachers Punished for Protesting
According to a report by AIM News, Mozambique’s National Association of Teachers (ANAPRO) alleges that teachers who are members of the association or who have participated in protests are being illegally transferred to remote regions as punishment. These protests were organized to demand payment of overdue overtime wages and to call for improvements in the […]
Hundreds of Hawassa University Contract Workers Face Termination Over Pay Demands
In March 2025, hundreds of contract staff at Hawassa University faced threats of termination after voicing concerns over persistent pay disparities. Reports indicate that the Hawasa University Management responded with intimidation rather than dialogue, and that affected staff were denied access to fair and transparent institutional grievance mechanisms. This climate of fear and silence has […]
Algerian Teachers Protest Poor Salaries
On 12 February 2025, Algerian teachers launched a nationwide strike in protest of poor salaries, deteriorating working conditions, and the lack of meaningful engagement by authorities. While the right to strike is constitutionally protected, many participants faced threats, suppression, and intimidation, including disciplinary measures and increased surveillance. The strike followed earlier student-led demonstrations, signalling growing […]
Unpaid Pension Contributions Spark Uncertainty in Kenya
As of March 2025, university staff across Kenya’s public universities are facing uncertainty over their retirement security due to the Government’s failure to remit approximately KES 25.9 billion in pension contributions. This financial backlog is likely to affect over 40,000 university employees and has sparked serious concerns about the long-term stability and governance of higher […]