Ethopia: Teachers in newly established Ethiopian regions face financial hardships amid partial payments, salary delays

Addis Abeba -Teachers across the newly established regions of South Ethiopia, Central Ethiopia, and South west Ethiopia are grappling with severe financial difficulties as salary cuts and delayed payments have become routine, pushing educators to the edge and putting the quality of education at risk.

In multiple zones, including Gamo, Wolaita, and Konso, teachers have received only partial salaries since August 2023, with some educators going entirely unpaid.

Educators report that these financial challenges are…