The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa, www.ituc-africa.org) stands in firm solidarity with the workers and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria at this grave moment of worrisome national security concerns.

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (www.ituc-africa.org) joins millions of African workers across the continent in demanding an immediate end to the devastating war in Sudan. As trade unions and workers’ organisations mobilise for the African (…)

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa www.ituc-africa.org) firmly denounces the coup in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau. The forceful and unconstitutional overthrow of a legitimate government is a grave assault on democracy, peace, and the (…)

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa, www.ituc-africa.org) extends heartfelt congratulations to the Government and people of South Africa for successfully hosting the G20 Summit. This historic gathering on African soil marks a new chapter (…)

2 December 2025 Stop the War – Protect Workers – Defend Peace

The Africa Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa; www.ituc-africa.org) expresses its full solidarity with the people and government of Senegal as they confront the consequences of unsustainable public debt and externally imposed austerity. Recent (…)

To: His Excellency, the Minister of Employment and Labour Ministry of Employment and Labour Democratic Republic of Congo Kinshasa

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) stands in firm solidarity with the Union Générale Tunisienne du Travail (UGTT) and the Tunisian banking and financial sector workers who have embarked on strike action to demand decent pay in the face (…)

African trade unions have evolved from an early focus on working conditions and workplace issues to addressing colonial racism and oppression and then joining forces with anti-colonial and national liberation struggles. They have pursued the democratization of their polities and are now actively (…)

As we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and launch the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the African regional organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (www.ituc-africa.org) stands in solidarity with millions of women and (…)

We, the trade union representatives of Africa and Latin America, united by our common status as regions with immense natural wealth, vibrant cultures, and significant development needs, address the global community at a critical moment. We affirm our commitment to the global climate agenda and (…)

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa www.ituc-africa.org) expresses deep and urgent alarm over the worrying rise of repression and post-election violence unfolding in Tanzania and Cameroon. Across both nations, and for similar other (…)