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, (…)

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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 (…)

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) stands as Africa’s most ambitious economic undertaking to date. It seeks to establish a single continental market, deepen economic integration, and unlock regional value chains. The Agreement is anchored in eight core protocols covering trade in (…)

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 (…)

Africa faces a mounting social and economic crisis, shaped by global shocks, weak job creation, and rising debt. By 2025, governments owe over $2.1 trillion, and in many cases debt service consumes more than 40% of revenues, leaving little for schools, health systems, or jobcreating (…)

Towards a New fFramework ofr Debt Sustainability and Development in Africa

African trade unions under the banner of the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) and Trades Union Congress (TUC) of Ghana, together with civil society movements, faith leaders, youth, and women’s organizations will converge in Accra, Ghana (…)

The Fourth United Nations International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) concluded in Seville with the adoption of the Compromiso de Sevilla. It is presented as a roadmap for financing sustainable development, and arrives at a time of great urgency for African countries. Across the (…)

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 (…)