Championing Women’s Rights: ITUC-Africa’s Call to Action on International Women’s Day

On this International Women’s Day, the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) stands in unwavering solidarity with women across the continent and beyond. In a statement issued today, ITUC-Africa salutes the resilience, achievements, and (...)

Keywords : Newsletters;  Gender Equality; 

Commemoration of 2024 International Women’s Day: "Invest in social protection provisions to improve women’s empowerment and accelerate progress"

As we mark International Women’s Day 2024, the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa www.ituc-africa.org) joins her teeming women members, all affiliates, and the rest of the world to celebrate our amazons and heroines across.

Keywords : Declarations;  Gender Equality; 

Report of the TU Labour Migration MOU Implementation-2022

This report is a synthesis of the engagements of six regional organizations that came together to advance and improve the spaces for the protection of the rights of migrant workers, including domestic workers who are often “hidden” yet exposed to more significant abuses and violations. The (...)

Keywords : Human and trade union rights;  Reports ;  Migration; 

ITUC-Africa Strongly Condemns the Heinous Shooting of Dr. Davji Atellah, Secretary General of KMPDU, by Kenyan Police During Peaceful Protest.

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa: https://www.ituc-africa.org/), expresses profound dismay and condemnation for the reprehensible act committed by the Kenyan police in shooting Dr. Davji Atellah, Secretary General of the Kenya (...)

Keywords : Declarations;  Human and trade union rights;  Kenya; 

Workers’ protest in Guinea: The government must listen to the people, shun violence, and utilise genuine dialogue to address the impasse

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa www.ituc-africa.org) has been following the development of the social situation in the Republic of Guinea with keen interest. It is with deep shock and profound sadness that we learned of the tragic (...)

Keywords : Declarations;  Human and trade union rights;  Guinea; 

Hunger and Poverty Nationwide Protests by Nigeria’s Organised Labour: ITUC-Africa hails action and calls on the Nigerian Government to engage protesters in constructive dialogue

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa: https://www.ituc-africa.org/) stands in solidarity with the Nigerian workers and people rallying nationwide under the banner of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) to draw attention to the worsening (...)

Keywords : Declarations;  Human and trade union rights;  Nigeria;  Extending Social Protection ; 

African workers Welcome ECOWAS’ Revocation of Sanctions on Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali, and Guinea and call for the intensification of constructive dialogue and genuine diplomacy

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa www.ituc-africa.org) warmly welcomes the recent decision by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to lift, with immediate effect, a large part of the sanctions imposed on Burkina (...)

Keywords : Declarations;  Human and trade union rights;  Guinea;  Peace And Security;  Burkina Faso;  Communique;  Mali;  Niger; 

Research on Awareness, Knowledge and Challenges of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) among African workers

By: Dr. Alexander Preko and Dr.Hod Anyigba

Keywords : Newsletters;  Reports ;  Structural Transformation For Africa’s Development; 

Bridging the labour gap : Can AfCFTA empower Africa youth, women and informal sector workers?

ALREI Policy Brief 001 January 2024 by Dr. Hod Anyigba

Keywords : Newsletters;  Technical document;  Structural Transformation For Africa’s Development; 

14th Edition of New Year School: Advancing Africa’s Transformation Agenda

The African Regional Organization of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) is pleased to announce the 14th edition of the New Year School (NYS), scheduled for March 19-22, 2024, in Lusaka, Zambia. Under the theme “Advancing Africa’s transformation agenda : Mobilizing for (...)

Keywords : Upcoming event;  Structural Transformation For Africa’s Development;  Zambia ;  Communique; 

Reactions to the ILO World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2023: African workers make a renewed call on the need and urgency to strengthen African Economies

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa: https://www.ituc-africa.org/ ) commends the ILO for its ongoing efforts in monitoring and analysing trends in employment, social and economic conditions globally. We welcome the findings presented in (...)

Keywords : Climate Change And Environment;  Declarations;  Gender Equality;  Structural Transformation For Africa’s Development;  Communique; 

The passing of President Hage Geingob: A Crusader of the African cause

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa www.ituc-africa.org) joins our Namibian affiliates, workers, people of Namibia, and the rest of the world to mourn the passing of President Hage Geingob. We express our profound condolences for the (...)

Keywords : Message of condolences ;  Namibia;  Structural Transformation For Africa’s Development; 

The postponement of the February 25 Presidential Election in Senegal: An unfortunate but redeemable incident

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa www.ituc-africa.org) has been monitoring the political situation in Senegal for a while. It is particularly concerned about the announcement made by President Macky Sall on the 3rd of February 2024, (...)

Keywords : Declarations;  Peace And Security;  Senegal; 

ITUC-Africa Calls for the Urgent Restructuring of Africa’s Debt to Safeguard Social Economic Rights and Ensure Economic Stability: A focus on Zambia.

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa: https://www.ituc-africa.org/) urgently asks both official and private creditors, including the World Bank and IMF, to swiftly prioritise and execute the restructuring of Africa’s debt. Events in (...)

Keywords : ILLICIT FINANCIAL FLOWS - “STOP THE BLEEDING” ;  Declarations;  Structural Transformation For Africa’s Development;  Zambia ; 

Formal Follow-Up on the Implementation of Kenyan Visa-Free Border Policy

Your Excellency President William Ruto, I trust this correspondence finds you in good health. We extend our continued support for your government’s commendable commitment to a visa-free regime in 2024. However, we feel compelled to address specific concerns regarding the current (...)

Keywords : Declarations;  Human and trade union rights;  Kenya;  Migration; 

African workers appreciate the Kenyan government’s commitment to Africa’s integration and call for more inclusive actions

On behalf of the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa www.ituc-africa.org), we extend our heartfelt commendation for your recent announcement and subsequent implementation of the abolition of visa requirements for all visitors to Kenya, (...)

Keywords : Advert;  Declarations;  Human and trade union rights;  Congress;  Kenya;  Migration; 

ITUC-AFRICA Condemns the Argentina Government Resolution 943/2023 that Criminalises Social Protests and Curtails the Right to Freedom of Expression.

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa: https://www.ituc-africa.org/) express profound dismay and condemnation concerning Resolution 943/2023 recently promulgated by the Ministry of Security of the Argentine Republic.

Keywords : Declarations;  Human and trade union rights;  Protest letters ; 

2023: A Challenging year, but our spirit and resolve to succeed remains unquenched and undampened.

Dear Esteemed Affiliates and Partners, As we approach the end of a dynamic year, whilst we continue to reflect on the remarkable journey we have undertaken together as part of the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation - Africa (ITUC-Africa), the coming (...)

Keywords : Declarations;  Occupational Health and Safety ; 

Ajaero: African Trade unions angry with Nigeria

The African regional organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has frowned at the failure of the Nigerian government to resolve various industrial relations issues impacting Nigerian workers, especially the case of the assault of the President of the Nigeria (...)

Keywords : Newsletters;  Human and trade union rights;  Nigeria; 

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 (...)

Dar Es Salam, 18 December 2023 Keywords : Activities;  Newsletters;  Nigeria;  Tanzania;  Togo; 

"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, (...)

Dar Es Salam, 18 December 2023 Keywords : Activities;  Newsletters;  Human and trade union rights;  Nigeria;  Tanzania; 

SUMMARY REPORT of 5th ORDINARY CONGRESS

According to Article VIII (b), Ordinary Congress shall be convened every four years. Article VIII (c) states that the Congress shall be convened to consider and decide on the following (i) Reports on activities of the Regional Organisation, including financial reports; (ii) General trade (...)

Keywords : Congress2023 ;  Organising And Workers Empowerment - Trade Union Unity;  Congress; 

THANK YOU NOTE: 5th ITUC-Africa Delegates Congress Successful participation

The curtains fell on Thursday, November 30, 2023, on the 5th Ordinary Delegates Congress of the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa www.ituc-africa.org) that took place at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya, with the theme “Amka (...)

Keywords : Congress2023 ;  Declarations;  Human and trade union rights;  Organising And Workers Empowerment - Trade Union Unity;  Congress; 

Worsening labour rights issues and the attack on the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress: Concerns about the lack of progress towards redress and fair closure

As representatives of the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa: https://www.ituc-africa.org/), encompassing 101 affiliates across 52 African nations, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria, we (...)

Keywords : Human and trade union rights;  Protest letters ;  Nigeria; 

ITUC-Africa Statement on the 2023 International Migrants Day

On this International Migrants Day (18 December 2023), the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa: https://www.ituc-africa.org/) acknowledges and celebrates the invaluable contributions of millions of migrants worldwide. The journey of (...)

Keywords : Declarations;  Human and trade union rights;  Migration;