The social climate is becoming tense in several Senegalese newsrooms. Faced with the increasing number of restructuring plans, payment delays and layoffs, the Union of Information and Communication Professionals of Senegal (SYNIPCS) and the Convention of Young Reporters of Senegal (CJRS) express their "deep concern".

In a joint statement published this Friday, November 7, 2025, the two organizations warn of a "worrying" situation within several media outlets in the country, which are engaged or about to be engaged in internal reorganization procedures.

These measures, often justified by economic difficulties, have already led, according to the statement, to "salary reductions, layoffs," and "worsening payment delays" in some newsrooms. These abuses, if they continue, risk "seriously undermining the stability of media companies, the quality of journalistic work, and the morale of professionals in the sector."

Aware of the structural challenges facing the Senegalese press, SYNPICS and CJRS reaffirm their "unwavering commitment to defending workers' rights" and promoting "decent and equitable working conditions." The two organizations offer their "full and unwavering support" to journalists, technicians, and media workers affected by these difficulties, and call for collective responsibility to preserve the cohesion and dignity of the profession.

They also urge media executives to prioritize social dialogue and consultation before making any decisions that could impact jobs or working conditions. The unions are also calling on the Ministries of Labor and Communication to ensure strict respect for workers' rights, in accordance with applicable laws and conventions.

For SYNPICS and CJRS, safeguarding media pluralism and press freedom requires protecting human capital, the true pillar of any information enterprise. They also call for a collective, united, and responsible commitment from all stakeholders in the sector to prevent a social crisis that would further weaken the national media landscape.