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Journalists on Strike Threaten to Boycott Inauguration of the President

The journalists' union in São Tomé and Príncipe condemns the government's failure to honor agreements affecting working conditions.

2 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Journalists in São Tomé and Príncipe have declared a strike and are threatening to boycott the inauguration ceremony of the new President. The strike arises from the government's failure to uphold signed memorandums, which include promises of subsidy payments and improvements to working conditions.

The Journalists' Union expressed concern over the lack of compliance with the agreements, calling for a resolution "as soon as possible" to prevent more serious consequences for the relationship between media professionals and the government.

According to the union, the current situation is detrimental to journalists' daily work and affects the quality of their output. The strike is viewed as a form of pressure to ensure that their demands are met, linking it directly to the need for a suitable working environment.

Authorities have yet to publicly comment on the threat of a boycott and the issues raised by the journalists' union, which continues to negotiate to resolve outstanding disputes.

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