Asecna holds crucial social dialogue negotiations in Libreville amid ongoing social tensions
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Representatives from Asecna member states and social partners convened in Libreville on April 27, 2026, for strategic discussions aimed at re-establishing social dialogue and enhancing human resource management. These negotiations are taking place against a backdrop of recurring union tensions in recent years, with the goal of preventing future crises within the agency. The discussions, which will continue until May 12, focus on strengthening social dialogue and modernizing human resource management. These meetings follow several years of union demands highlighting deteriorating working conditions, a lack of salary increases, and insufficient human and technical resources. For instance, the inter-union of Asecna workers in Senegal recently threatened a strike that could disrupt national air traffic. The stated objective is to create an ambitious and realistic work environment that balances institutional performance, social progress, and financial sustainability. Asecna Director General Prosper Zo'o Minto'o emphasized the significance of this meeting during a pivotal period for the agency, marked by profound transformations in its industrial and operational environment. Ulrich Manfoumbi Manfoumbi, Gabon's Minister of State for Transport, urged stakeholders to prioritize the greater interest of African cooperation and secure an agreement that ensures the agency's financial viability. Key themes to be examined include improving social dialogue, human resource management, and mec
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