Gabon: Teachers’Unions Call for Return to School Following Government Commitments. LIBREVILLE, Gabon — 15 January 2026 (AGP) – The Gabonese teachers’unions, the Syndicat de l’Éducation nationale (SENA) and the Syndicat national de l’enseignement technique et professionnel (SYNETECPRO), have encouraged their members and supporters to resume their educational activities. This comes after the government made commitments to address their demands, as reported by the Gabonese Press Agency.
In a joint statement, the two unions emphasized their intention to remain vigilant regarding the implementation of the government’s promises. They highlighted the importance of adhering to the principles of the law 18-92-18-1993 and the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions 98 and 184.
The unions expressed confidence in the government, saying they would “grant the benefit of the doubt.”.
The government’s response to the unions’demands included a series of measures, announced by the vice-president. Key among these were the pre-salary payment for 1,810 teachers who were previously considered volunteers, effective from 25 February 2026, and the regularization of nearly 4,000 administrative situations, including tenure, automatic promotion, and reclassification following training sessions. This move by the government has led to the unions’call for a return to school, indicating that the teachers are satisfied with the progress made so far.
The unions have also requested that the government fulfill its commitments promptly. Context and Reactions.
The decision to call for the resumption of school activities reflects the government’s efforts to address the concerns of the education sector.
It also signifies the unions’willingness to collaborate with the government to improve the quality of education in Gabon. Local observers have welcomed the government’s commitments and the unions’response.
They believe that this could mark a positive step towards stabilizing the education sector in Gabon.
What Happens Next.
The next steps will involve the implementation of the government’s commitments.
The unions will closely monitor the process to ensure that the promises are kept.
Further details are expected to emerge as the situation unfolds.
