The African regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (www.ituc-africa.org) expresses its profound grief following the catastrophic mine collapse at Rubaya, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on 28 January 2026, which has claimed over 400 lives.

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 (…)

Across Africa today, millions of working people rise before dawn — not to pursue a dream, but to survive another day in a system that has betrayed their labour. As we commemorate this year’s World Day for Decent Work, the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union (…)

Executive summary: As workplaces continue to evolve with technological advancements and economic shifts, understanding the multifaceted nature of safety, compliance, and the well-being of workers has become imperative. Unfortunately, many African countries continue to face significant challenges (…)

The Africa Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) commemorates this year’s International Workers Memorial Day (IWMD) under the theme "Protecting workers’ rights in the age of digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence".

The African Regional Organization of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) is deeply shocked and appalled by the unfolding tragedy at the Stilfontein mine in South Africa, where dozens of illegal miners have lost their lives in what rights groups have described as a massacre. (…)

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa: https://www.ituc-africa.org/), having diligently advanced its mission in 2024 to promote and safeguard the rights of African workers, pauses at this juncture to reflect on the year’s experiences. As we (…)

Forward from the General Secretary - August 2024 As we approach another year of relentless advocacy, strategic action, and unwavering commitment to improving the lives of workers across Africa, it is with a profound sense of duty and responsibility that I present this progress report. Our work (…)

On this World Mental Health Day, under the global theme "Prioritising Mental Health in the Workplace," the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa: https://www.ituc-africa.org/) reaffirms its commitment to the well-being and dignity of workers (…)

On this year’s International Domestic Workers Day, the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (www.ituc-africa.org) recognises, appreciates and celebrates the invaluable contributions of domestic workers worldwide to global productivity and wealth creation. (…)

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.