The Gambia Teachers Union (GTU) has launched a nationwide sit-down strike in board and mission schools, starting Monday, citing the government’s failure to pay November salaries and disburse the School Improvement Grant (SIG) for mission schools.

The GTU claims repeated attempts to engage the government have been unsuccessful, leaving teachers financially strained and schools struggling to operate smoothly.

The strike underscores growing frustration within the education sector as stakeholders call for swift action.