Title: Strike at Marien Ngouabi University: students awaiting negotiations
Introduction :
The largest university in Congo-Brazzaville, Marien Ngouabi University, is currently paralyzed by a strike initiated by the teachers’ inter-union. The latter are demanding payment of their salary arrears, which has led to the cessation of classes, leaving students awaiting positive developments.
An ongoing dialogue:
Teachers have boycotted classes and are demanding that their demands be taken into consideration. The latter also initiated negotiations with the government, including the Prime Minister, in order to find a solution to this dispute. For now, the university has remained silent about the progress of discussions, leaving students uncertain about when classes will resume.
The impact on students:
Students at Marien Ngouabi University are the first to suffer from this strike. Deprived of lessons, they fear that this will affect their academic career and their progress in their studies. Some also point out that this situation, combined with the state’s current financial difficulties, gives a negative image of the country to the international community.
Teachers’ demands:
In addition to payment of salary arrears, the teachers are also demanding the dismissal of the university’s director of financial affairs, accused of mismanagement. These demands reflect the growing frustrations of teachers with the difficulties encountered in the Congolese education system.
Conclusion :
The strike at Marien Ngouabi University highlights the ongoing problems facing the Congolese education system. Students continue to hope for a rapid resolution of this dispute in order to be able to resume their studies under normal conditions. In the meantime, it is essential that the authorities take measures to respond to the legitimate demands of teachers and guarantee quality higher education for Congolese students.