The debt crisis in Africa has reached alarming proportions, jeopardizing social and economic progress across the continent. Many African governments, including Côte d’Ivoire, have resorted to excessive borrowing to finance development, infrastructure and public services. However, the burden of (…)

The African Regional Organization of the International Trade Union Confederation (www.ituc-africa.org) is pleased to announce the 15th edition of the New Year School (NYS), scheduled to take place from February 25-28, 2025, in Grand Bassam, Côte d’Ivoire. This year’s theme, “Employability, (…)

COTU-Kenya and the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) are seeking representation in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) National Committee.

On November 29, 2024, a high-level delegation of trade union leaders, led by Comrade. Akhator Joel Odigie, General Secretary of the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) and Comrade Rose Omamo, Board Member of the Central Organisation of Trade (…)

by Christian Appolos

The Africa Labour Research and Education institute (ALREI) of ITUC-Africa is pleased to share the African Black paper on “Africa’s Continuing Sovereign Debt Crisis: What Can trade Unions Do?”. This study was partly sponsored by The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES).

May 1st, an emblematic date celebrated around the world, took on special significance for ITUC-Africa this year. Under the theme "A renewed call for jobs, peace and democracy for shared prosperity", the organization placed the heart of its demands at the center of this commemoration.

Lomé, Togo - On May 1st, 2024, Togo joined the rest of the world in marking International Workers’ Day, a memorable day in the history of the trade union movement. The day was marked not only by traditional celebrations, but also by a meeting between Civil Service Minister Gilbert Bawara and (…)

Mogadishu, Somalia - On May 1, 2024, Somalia joined the rest of the world in commemorating International Labor Day, a significant occasion that recalls the historic struggles and achievements of the trade union movement across the globe. This year, the Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU) (…)

Praia, May 1st - The General Secretary of the National Union of Cape Verdean Workers - Central Trade Union (UNTC-CS) has once again strongly criticized the precarious and unstable employment conditions in the country, calling into question the relevance of celebrating May Day.

Migrant workers took part in the International Labor Day celebrations in Guinea. Like those in Guinea, they took the opportunity to express their views on their working conditions. It’s An initiative of the RSMG (Réseau Syndical Migration), which since 2017 has set itself the goal The Defense of (…)

Conakry, Guinea - On, May 1, 2024, Guinea joined the world in celebrating International Labor Day, an emblematic day that recalls the historic struggles of the trade union movement across the globe. This year’s commemoration took on particular significance as Guinean workers presented the (…)