Senegal will maintain the 12 October 2026 school reopening date, Education Minister Moustapha Mamba Guirassy confirmed, RTS reported on 11 October. Some flooded schools may need another 24 to 48 hours.
The ministry had announced on 6 October that reopening would move from 7 October to allow schools to be cleaned and pupils to return safely.
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