Gabon: Railway Transport Regulatory Authority Employees Launch Indefinite Strike. LIBREVILLE, Gabon — The agents of the Gabonese Railway Transport Regulatory Authority (ARTF) began an indefinite strike in Libreville on January 5, 2026, in protest against worsening working conditions, including unpaid salaries and perceived mismanagement, according to local reports.
The strike, which follows the failure to honor agreements and commitments between the executive management and social partners, is the latest in a series of labor disputes within the Gabonese public sector.
The agents, represented by the unions SNAARF and SYNA — ARTF, are demanding the immediate resignation of the current governance, citing repeated violations of their social achievements and the non-compliance with the terms of their work agreement.
According to Romaric Mbama, the Secretary — General of SNAARF/ARTF, the current situation is “fragilizing the agents and affecting the functioning of the institution.”
The striking workers are calling for the establishment of a clear salary scale, payment of the 13th month salary, and the resolution of unpaid salaries.
Regional officials confirmed that the strike has already impacted operations at the ARTF, and there are concerns about the potential disruption to railway services in the country.
The government has not yet commented on the ongoing strike.
However, sources close to the matter indicate that the situation remains tense and that further details are expected as the situation develops.
Further details are expected as the situation unfolds.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
