African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation

ITUC-AFRICA NEWS

is a pan-African trade union organisation created in November 2007 following the merger of two former African trade union organisations, namely ICFTU-Afro and DOAWTU.

Our Mission : represent workers in Africa through unity, advocacy, and capacity development to achieve decent work and equality for social justice.

ITUC AFRICA IS A CONTINENTAL COVERAGE NETWORK

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Aims & Objectives Elected officials & Staff

Structural Transformation For Africa’s Development

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Gender Equality

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Human and trade union rights

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Climate Change And Environment

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Youth Work - Organising And Workers Empowerment

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Organising And Workers Empowerment - Trade Union Unity

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Extending Social Protection

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Peace And Security

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Occupational Health and Safety

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Activities

Dar Es Salam, 18 December 2023 | By Aggrey Mutambo / Nation Media Group Migrant workers and GBV: African experts seek solutions

African labour expayts say they are working with relevant government authorities to improve the management of migrant labour, with a long-term goal of eliminating gender-based violenc against vulnerable workers. The resolutions emerged from a two-day conference that ended on Wednesday in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, under the auspices of the (…)

Dar Es Salam, 18 December 2023 | By Adjélé Mensah "Championing Rights-Based Migration Governance: ITUC-Africa’s Call to Action on International Migrants Day"

On this year International Migrants Day, the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) stands to acknowledge and celebrate the invaluable contributions of millions of migrants worldwide. As a staunch advocate for social justice and human rights, ITUC-Africa recognizes the challenges faced by (…)

Events

Nairobi, 30 November 2023 | By Adjélé Mensah A New Dawn : Comrade Joel Akhator Odigie Elected General Secretary of ITUC-Africa

In a historic moment that resonates with the spirit of unity and progress, the 5th Delegates Congress of the International Trade Union Confederation - Africa (ITUC-Africa) concluded on November 30th in Nairobi. Among the significant outcomes of this gathering was the election of Comrade Joel Akhator Odigie as the new General Secretary of (…)

AFRICAN REGIONAL ORGANISATION OF THE
INTERNATIONAL TRADE UNION CONFEDERATION Creating a better world for workers in Africa and beyond

ITUC-AFRICA NEWS

30 April 2025 THE 11TH SESSION OF THE AFRICAN REGIONAL FORUM ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (ARFSD-11) - A Key Milestone for Sustainable Development in Africa

30 November 2024 COTU-Kenya and ITUC-Africa Delegation Meets with Kenyan Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry to Lobby for Unions Representation in the AfCFTA National Committee.

21 November 2024 The New Social Contract for Social Justice: An African Trade Union Perspective

12 November 2024 AFRICAN TRADE UNIONS KEY DEMANDS FOR COP 29

ITUC-AFRICA In Action

General Secretary ITUC-AFRICA Joel Akhator ODIGIE

27 July SOLIDARITY STATEMENT: Social Dialogue Is Essential for Tunisia’s Future

13 July ITUC-Africa Stands in Solidarity with the Workers and Trade Unions of Senegal

7 July ITUC-AFRICA STATEMENT ON THE RULE OF LAW, THE PROTECTION OF MIGRANT WORKERS, AND AFRICAN SOLIDARITY IN SOUTH AFRICA

19 June The International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict: African workers call for dialogue to end violent conflicts and gender-based sexual violence in conflicts

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