The strike by teachers at Marien Ngouabi University in Brazzaville, which began on October 1 due to unpaid wages, continues to cast uncertainty on the campus. Discussions with the government are stalling, and hopes of a quick resolution are fading. The inter-union, representing university workers, remains firm in its position: no return to work until the demands addressed to the government are met.
These demands include the payment of three months of overdue salaries and overtime owed since 2018. This worrying situation weighs not only on the striking teachers, but also on the students, whose academic path is compromised. Some fear a blank year, synonymous with a delay in obtaining their diploma. Their anxiety is palpable, their academic future hanging on a resolution of the conflict.
The students are calling on the government to act quickly to meet the strikers’ demands. They deplore the deadlock that hinders their studies and jeopardizes their professional future. According to them, solutions exist to restore stability at Marien Ngouabi University, and they urge the authorities to take their responsibilities.
The inter-union emphasizes that the ball is now in the government’s court. The expectations of teachers and students are clear and legitimate, and it is imperative to find a favorable outcome to this conflict. The socio-economic situation of the country crystallizes concerns and reinforces the urgency of a rapid and equitable resolution.
In this context of tension and uncertainty, the future of Marien Ngouabi University remains in suspense, awaiting a saving intervention that would restore confidence, guarantee the continuity of studies and preserve academic excellence. All eyes remain on the authorities, in the hope of a favorable outcome for the entire university community.
In this uncertain context, Marien Ngouabi University faces major challenges that call for concerted and decisive action. The future of thousands of students and teachers is at stake, and resolving this crisis is of paramount importance for education and the future of the country. It is time to act with determination and responsibility to find sustainable and equitable solutions, in order to preserve academic excellence and the well-being of all stakeholders in the university community.