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 (…)

It is with profound sadness that I share the news of the passing of Comrade Andrew Mtagwaba Kailembo, former General Secretary of ICFTU-AFRO (African Regional Organisation of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions). He passed away on 6 March 2026 in his hometown of Bokoba, Tanzania.

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (www.ituc-africa.org) joins the global community in celebrating women across the African continent on International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026. We honor the immense contributions of African women, mothers, sisters, (…)

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa), representing over 18 million workers across the continent, joins the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) in expressing deep concern about the recent designation by Israeli authorities of (…)

The racist attack against Vinícius Júnior of Real Madrid Football Club, reportedly linked to supporters of and a player associated with Benfica, is not just an insult to one player. It is an insult to all people of African descent and to every worker who confronts racism in daily life.

On behalf of the Africa Regional Organization of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa), I extend to you our warm fraternal greetings. As you are aware, ITUC-Africa remains firmly committed to advancing the collective struggle of African workers, in line with our vision of (…)

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has taken note of the United Nations Security Council briefing on Sudan held on 19 February 2026. The Council’s deliberations confirm the conclusions reached during ITUC-Africa’s high-level solidarity (…)

Comrades, brothers and sisters of Africa, We write to you as workers speaking to workers — plainly, honestly, and with responsibility. This is not a message of fear or conspiracy, but of awareness. History teaches us that when African workers are informed, organised, and united, the continent (…)

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-AFRICA www.ituc-africa.org), representing over 18 million working men and women across Africa, extends its deepest condolences and unwavering solidarity to the workers, communities, and people of Canada (…)

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-AFRICA, www.ituc-africa.org), representing over 18 million working men and women across Africa, expresses firm solidarity with the people and workers of Cuba. We stand with them in the face of hardship and (…)

The Africa Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa, www.ituc-africa.org ) stands in firm solidarity with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the working people of Nigeria in defence of electoral integrity, democratic accountability, and people-centred (…)

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa, http://www.ituc-africa.org ), representing over 18 million of working women and men across the continent, pays solemn tribute to Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., a distinguished son of African (…)