Two unions at the University of Mayotte, CGT Éduc'Action and Sup'Recherche-UNSA, have sent an open letter to the President of the Republic to raise the alarm about what they describe as a serious governance crisis within the institution. They denounce a series of administrative, financial, and social dysfunctions and are calling for the university to be placed under provisional administration, arguing that the current control mechanisms are no longer sufficient to restore normal operations.
The unions are also calling for a new independent mission from the General Inspectorate of Education, Sport and Research. According to them, the previous mission, launched in 2025, could not be completed due to Cyclone Chido. They are also demanding that the findings of this inspection be made public or, failing that, shared with staff representatives.
Contested governance and social climate
In their letter, the unions criticize the management of the institution, specifically mentioning questions surrounding the disappearance of administrative documents after the 2023 cyberattack, recruitments annulled by the courts, suspicions of favoritism, and several reports filed with the public prosecutor. They also denounce a deteriorating social climate, marked by complaints of workplace harassment, the suspension of the human resources director, recruitment difficulties, and the absence of an ITRF (Technical and Research Staff) competitive examination in 2026.
The unions believe these difficulties have a direct impact on students. They cite recurring social unrest, insufficient support, and point out that the University of Mayotte has nearly 1,700 students but only one tenured professor. At this stage, these accusations reflect the position of the unions. The University of Mayotte administration has not yet publicly responded to these new demands.
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