The Association of Professors of the University of Kisangani (APUKIS) held an extraordinary general assembly on September 19, where they formulated demands related to improving their socio-professional conditions. The demands were addressed to the national government and the university's management committee. The professors are seeking better working conditions, including salary increases and improved research opportunities.
One of the key demands is the immediate payment of three months' arrears of complementary salary. The professors also want the government to pay research fees, which were previously covered by the sale of syllabi. Additionally, they are requesting the resumption of vehicle distribution for professors, the mechanization and correction of grades, and the integration of new doctors.
The professors are also demanding the payment of an intermediate salary in October 2026. They want the government to apply legal provisions related to the benefits of emeritus professors, including housing, vehicles, and research fees. These demands are aimed at improving the working conditions and welfare of professors at the University of Kisangani.
In addition to the demands addressed to the national government, the professors have specific requests for the university's management committee. They want the decentralization of thesis and dissertation fees payment to the faculty level, citing concerns about transparency and exchange rate fluctuations. The professors also demand the acceleration of payment of jury fees and internal mobility.
The professors are also seeking the payment of examiner fees and training session fees for jury presidents and secretaries. According to the communiqué signed by APUKIS President Jean-Pierre Lufoli Balea, a new general assembly is scheduled for October 3, 2026, to review the level of implementation of these demands and decide on potential trade union actions.
The demands presented by the professors are aimed at addressing the challenges they face in their working conditions and welfare. The University of Kisangani has been facing several challenges, including infrastructure and resource constraints. The professors' demands are expected to be reviewed by the government and the university's management committee.
The outcome of the negotiations between the professors and the government and university management is yet to be seen. The professors' demands have been presented in a peaceful manner, and it is hoped that a resolution will be reached soon. The situation at the University of Kisangani will be closely watched by stakeholders in the education sector.
Key points
- Professors at the University of Kisangani in the Democratic Republic of Congo have presented a list of demands to improve their working conditions.
- The demands include the payment of arrears, research fees, and vehicle distribution for professors.
- A new general assembly is scheduled for October 3, 2026, to review the level of implementation of the demands.
