Gabon Teachers Graduates Protest Inequalities in Pre — Salary Payments. Libreville, Gabon — 5 March 2026 (AGP) – Recent graduates of the Écoles normales des instituteurs de Libreville (ENIL) and Écoles normales des instituteurs de Franceville (ENIF) have voiced their dissatisfaction over what they describe as inequalities in the management of their pre-salary payments.
In a statement released on 5 March and communicated via the Gabonese Press Agency, the young educators highlighted the challenges they have faced since taking up their positions in August 2025, particularly those assigned to remote areas.
A total of 692 teachers were deployed across the country, but several months later, many are still working without adequate financial support. While some measures have been taken by the inter-ministerial commission, such as the assignment of agents and the placement of a portion of them on pre-salary, the teachers consider these actions insufficient.
According to their statement, only 45 of the 692 teachers affected are currently receiving the pre-salary, leaving 647 others still waiting.
This situation, they argue, creates disparities within the same cohort. While some have started to be paid since February, others must wait several more months without any guarantee of catch-up payments.
Faced with these inequalities, the teachers are calling on authorities to promptly extend the pre — salary to all affected individuals.
Otherwise, they warn, some may be forced to suspend teaching activities due to financial difficulties. Despite this, they affirm their commitment to their educational mission while demanding fair and equitable working conditions.
According to regional officials, the government has been made aware of the teachers’concerns and is expected to address the issue.
The situation highlights ongoing challenges in the education sector in Gabon, particularly in terms of resource allocation and support for newly appointed educators. Further details are expected as the government reviews the teachers’demands and considers appropriate measures to rectify the situation.
The Gabonese education community remains hopeful for a resolution that ensures all educators are fairly compensated and supported in their roles.
