This report examines the experiences of informal cross-border traders and transport operators across selected West (Ghana-Togo and Benin-Nigeria) and East (Kenya-Uganda) African border corridors, with particular attention to border operations, payment systems, treatment of women and youth, (…)

The ILO’s Global Employment Trends for Youth 2026 is a timely warning for Africa. It reminds us that a low youth unemployment rate in sub-Saharan Africa must not be mistaken for success. Too many young people cannot afford to remain unemployed. They survive through informal, unstable and poorly (…)

TOR_Hidden_Labour_of_Digital_Trade_FIN 1. Background and problem statement Digital trade is often presented as a largely virtual process involving online marketplaces, electronic contracts, digital payments, data flows and digitally enabled transactions. Yet the trade in physical (…)

Lomé, 19 August 2026 – ITUC-Africa, through its African Labour Research and Education Institute (ALREI), in partnership with Institut Belleville/CFDT and with technical support from the International Labour Organization (ILO), organised a two-day online training on 18–19 August 2026 to (…)

Organisational and Project Background: The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa), through the Africa Labour Research and Education Institute (ALREI), is implementing activities under the project Strengthening Transnational Civil Society to (…)

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa), through its Just Transition Programme, is implementing initiatives aimed at strengthening the strategic, institutional, and technical capacity of African trade unions to engage effectively in climate (…)

New Deadline: 9 August 2026 at 11:59 PM – Background: The African labour movement continues to play a vital role in defending workers’ rights, promoting social justice, and advancing inclusive economic transformation. Yet the conditions under which many women work across the continent remain (…)

At the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-12) in Addis Ababa held April 28-30, 2026, one reality quietly dominated discussions: Africa is running out of excuses faster than it is running out of time.

Background and Rationale Across Africa, the informal economy remains the largest source of employment, engaging millions of workers who contribute significantly to national economies and local livelihoods. Yet many workers in the informal economy continue to face precarious working conditions, (…)

1. Title of Assignment ATUNET Secretariat Coordinator (Part-Time, Economics/Related Field)

Abstract This paper examines the structural disconnect between economic growth and decent work outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite sustained periods of GDP expansion, employment growth has remained insufficient and largely concentrated in informal and vulnerable sectors. Using employment (…)

The ITUC-Africa Advocacy Toolkit is a comprehensive and practical resource designed to help trade unions, worker organisations, policymakers, and advocacy groups improve workplace safety across Africa. It provides guidance on identifying workplace hazards, engaging in policy reforms, and (…)