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Alleged assault of a teacher at CEM Boucotte Sud: the inside story of a case that paralyzes Ziguinchor

Auteur: Max Euclide KANFANY Correspondant à Ziguinchor.

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Agression présumée d'un enseignant au CEM Boucotte Sud : les dessous d’une affaire qui paralyse Ziguinchor

The case of the alleged assault of a teacher by his student at the Boucotte Sud middle school has taken an unexpected turn. While the education system was paralyzed on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the emerging testimonies paint a picture far more complex than a simple act of gratuitous violence. Teacher C. Diatta accuses student P. Dabo of injuring him with a piece of brick during an altercation, an incident that led to the student being taken into custody before his release.

Between humiliation and harassment: the student's story

According to several consistent accounts, it all started in the classroom. Teacher C. Diatta is accused of publicly humiliating young P. Dabo. The student claims he was made to stand at the blackboard in front of his classmates, where the teacher allegedly called him "ugly," comparing his physique to that of the footballer Krépin Diatta. Despite the mockery, the student maintains he remained calm until the end of class.

The situation escalated in the schoolyard at 1 p.m. A classmate reportedly touched him on the head while mocking him, sparking an altercation. While the teacher claims he was hit with a stone while trying to separate the two students, P. Dabo offers a radically different version: he alleges he was beaten by two teachers, including Mr. Diatta. Mr. Diatta also allegedly insulted his mother, an insult the 17-year-old says he could not tolerate, prompting him to use a "small stone" in self-defense.

"They all called me Krépin": the weight of mockery

P. Dabo's testimony is corroborated by that of his classmates. The nickname "Krépin" appears to have become a regular form of harassment, used by both students and some teachers to mock his physical appearance. The student's mother confirms this toxic atmosphere, specifying that the term was used in the very first phone call informing her of the incident.

Some students go further in denouncing the violence suffered by their classmate: "They hit him and locked him in the room. Mr. Diatta insulted his mother in front of us. P. Dabo fainted in their hands after receiving blows to the back and face," confides an eyewitness under the condition of anonymity.

An education system at a standstill

In support of their classmate, students at CEM Boucotte Sud launched a 48-hour strike, disrupting classes at several other schools in the city. They refuse to condone what they describe as acts of violence committed by their own teachers.

This boycott of classes coincides with that of the G7 union, which also announced a 48-hour suspension of classes this Wednesday and Thursday in support of their fellow teacher. This convergence of crises illustrates the growing chasm of mistrust between stakeholders in the education system in Ziguinchor.

Auteur: Max Euclide KANFANY Correspondant à Ziguinchor.
Publié le: Mercredi 04 Février 2026

Commentaires (3)

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    S'est Avocat il y a 13 heures
    Il faut que la famille de l'élève porte plainte contre cet enseignant pour harcèlement scolaire et coups et blessures volontaires Car son comportement est loin de celui d'un éducateur si cette version du journaliste Kanfany est bien la vraie. Moi Krépin, je me constituerai(s) partie civile.
    En plus cet enseignant de 2nde zone se moque de quelqu'un (Krépin) mille fois plus connu ou de renommée mondiale que lui. Kabekouli!
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    La croix du Sud il y a 12 heures
    Il faut bien former les enseignants. Beaucoup de vies ont ete brisees par des enseignants qui ont souvent qualifie leurs eleves de nullards, de patates, de toto, et j'en passe. A cet age ces enfants sont encore tres fragiles car leur personalite est encore en cours de development. Si un enseignat n'arrive pas a comprendre que ce qu'il enseigne ne vaut pas mieux ou plus que la personne qu'il enseigne , alors qu'il aille servir dans une ecurie de lutte. Dans certains Etats en Amerique des seminaires de formations sont organises en debut d'annee pour sensibiliser les enseignants sur des sujets comme qu'est ce que le harcelement ( sexuel ou autre ) , et comment les identifier, et que faire en face de pareilles situations.
    Former un enseignant, c'est pas simplement lui presenter des contenus academiques.
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    Dioni il y a 11 heures
    Armez-vous de science jusqu’au dent soyez aussi très fort pour faire face à toute agression verbale ou physique ces professeurs malhonnêtes il faut les éduquer quand j étais en classe de 6e secondaire au collège pie 12 de kaolack mon professeur d anglais m avait agressé physiquement mais dotouko daifati à la fin des cours sawaye ma topouko di saga ndeyame mounai patteu manai ko pipe ma nokheleu et je savais que mako meuneu un vrai tapete si par hasard tu me lis sache que soudone taiye aussi ma nokheuleu

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