Gabon: Education Ministry Engages SOS Éducation in Negotiations. LIBREVILLE, Gabon — The Gabonese Ministry of Education National has been actively involved in negotiations with SOS Éducation, a collective that recently submitted a strike notice, according to the Gabonese Press Agency (AGP).
The establishment of working commissions marks a significant step in the ongoing dialogue between the ministry and the social partners.
The negotiations follow the submission of a strike notice by SOS Éducation, indicating labor disputes or dissatisfaction with educational policies.
The UNESCO and other international bodies have been involved in educational initiatives in Africa, which may influence the context of these negotiations. During the first day of discussions, the focus was on setting up the working commissions.
Cris Ndong, the representative of SOS Éducation, emphasized the collective’s commitment to advancing the situation. “
Our base is demanding and it should be. We are participating in negotiations and debates to move things forward, “Ndong said emphasizing the need for concrete actions from the ministry.
In response to concerns about the legitimacy of certain participants in the discussions, Ndong reiterated the collective’s intention to break away from past syndicalist practices. “We are not here to betray, but to carry the demands of the base.
The Gabonese teacher has waited too long.
It must change, seriously and radically, “he concluded. Minister of State for Education and Civil Instruction, Camélia Ntoutoume Leclercq, expressed appreciation for the participation of all stakeholders, including SOS Éducation.
Officials commented on the matter.
The UNESCO’s involvement in promoting educational rights and peace culture in Africa suggests that the negotiations may prioritize human rights and peace.
The focus on peace and non — violence could be a way to address broader societal issues, while the labor disputes may be more directly related to working conditions and resources within the education sector. Further details regarding the specific outcomes of the negotiations and the composition of the working commissions are expected to be released in the coming days.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
