Gabon: Newly Graduated Teachers Protest Inequalities in Pre-Salary Payments. LIBREVILLE, Gabon — 692 newly graduated teachers from the Écoles normales des instituteurs de Libreville (ENIL) and de Franceville (ENIF) have expressed their dissatisfaction over what they describe as inequalities in the management of their pre-salary payments.
The teachers made their concerns public on Thursday, March 5, 2026, through an official statement, as reported by the Gabonese Press Agency (AGP).
Since their appointment in August 2025, particularly those assigned to remote areas, the teachers have faced difficulties. Despite the deployment across the country, many continue to work without adequate financial support.
While some measures have been taken by the inter — ministerial commission, such as assigning agents and placing a portion of them on pre-salary, the teachers consider these efforts insufficient.
According to the teachers, only 45 of the 692 affected educators are currently receiving their pre-salary, leaving 647 others waiting. This situation, they argue, creates disparities within the same graduating class. While some have started receiving payments since February, others are expected to wait several more months without guarantees of catch-up payments.
Faced with these inequalities, the teachers are calling on authorities to expedite the extension of pre — salary payments to all concerned. Failure to do so, they warn, could lead to a suspension of classes due to financial difficulties.
However, they affirm their commitment to their educational mission while demanding fair and equitable working conditions.
The government has not yet commented on the matter. Further details are expected in the coming days.
