Journalist Aimée Florence Désirée Son has been elected the new Secretary General of the National Union of Journalists and Related Staff of the Ivorian Press Agency (SYNAJA-AIP). The election took place on Monday, July 13, 2026, at the institution's headquarters in Plateau (Abidjan).

A close and mobilizing election

The elective General Assembly generated considerable enthusiasm with a participation rate of over 97% (79 voters out of 81 registered, with one invalid ballot). Following a close three-way competition, the ballot boxes delivered their verdict:

1. Aimée Florence Désirée Son : 33 votes (Elected)
2. Gilles Brice Kouassi : 27 votes
3. Joseph Abouo : 18 votes

The new secretary general succeeds Hubert-Armand Assin, who resigned from his position. Her term of office is three years.

A message of unity and action

As soon as the results were announced, the new leader was keen to commend the democratic maturity of her colleagues and opponents, describing the election as "a victory for unity, dialogue and collective commitment" .

Aware of the challenges ahead, she called for transcending the divisions of the campaign:

"Beyond our differences, we are one family: the AIP family. I will be the general secretary for everyone, without distinction."

Placed under the banner of unity, social dialogue and concrete action , his mandate will focus on two major projects:

1. Improving the working conditions of the staff.
2. Developing human capital within the Ivorian Press Agency.

About SYNAJA-AIP

Founded in 2010, SYNAJA-AIP's historical mission is to defend the material and moral interests of the agency's journalists. Its statutes notably stipulate:

1. The struggle to improve the living and working conditions of staff.
2. Strengthening continuing vocational training.
3. Defending freedom of expression and democratic rights in Ivory Coast.
4. The development of a network of mutual support, solidarity and advice among all agents.