All news: Africa

Sierra Leone strengthens protections and decent work for domestic workers

Government, workers, employers, and development partners strengthen collaboration to transform Convention No. 189 commitments into better protection, dignity, and decent working conditions for domestic workers.

West Africa moves towards a common approach on bilateral labour migration agreements and fair recruitment of migrant workers

ECOWAS Member States, OTUWA and FOPAO met in Abuja to embed fair recruitment into bilateral labour migration agreements, and agreed that the absence of standardised common standards for the region weakens the whole region.

Kericho coffee farmers put WIND safety improvements into action

Coffee farmers in Kericho County are applying practical, low-cost solutions to improve occupational safety and health on their farms while reducing risks for workers and children. The initiative is supported by the ILO’s ACCEL Africa project,...

labour market

Zanzibar strengthens labour market intelligence

Zanzibar is moving closer to a fully operational Labour Market Information System that will give policymakers stronger evidence to anticipate skills needs, shape employment policies and better connect people with opportunities.

Nigeria strengthens child labour action through new evidence and continuous monitoring

Nigeria is shifting from periodic child labour surveys to routine data generation, enabling more targeted interventions that protect children, support families and improve educational outcomes.

Malawi recognizes workers’ skills through first recognition of prior learning assessment

With ILO support, Malawi has taken a key step towards recognizing skills acquired outside formal education and training, helping workers gain nationally recognized qualifications and improve their employment prospects.

Nigeria unites to equip youth for jobs, innovation and prosperity

Government, employers, workers, youth and development partners join forces to expand future-ready skills, decent jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities in Nigeria's growing digital and green economies.

Ghana reviews employment policy for future jobs

Ghana has launched a review of its National Employment Policy to create more inclusive, resilient and future-ready jobs for women, youth and workers.

Communities hope for new opportunities as Tondola–Bunumbu road rehabilitation begins

The rehabilitation of the 21.8-kilometre Tondola–Bunumbu road is expected to create jobs, improve access to markets and essential services, and unlock new economic opportunities for thousands of families across Kailahun District.

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ILO Director-General strengthens ties with Malawi

ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo concluded a visit to Malawi that strengthened cooperation on jobs, social protection and skills development while reaffirming the importance of tripartite social dialogue.

Financial inclusion

How inclusive banking is creating opportunities for refugees and host communities in Ethiopia

Through their partnership, the ILO and Shabelle Bank are expanding access to affordable, inclusive finance, helping refugees and host communities in Ethiopia’s Somali Region grow businesses and build more resilient livelihoods.

Cameroon lays foundation for recognizing skills gained through labour-based public works

Cameroon has taken an important step towards establishing a system to recognize skills gained through labour-based infrastructure programmes, paving the way for future certification and improved employment opportunities.

Putting health workers first, as HealthWISE delivers safer, healthier workplaces

ILO and Department of Employment and Labour validate HealthWISE impact in the Eastern Cape. Through partnership and practical workplace solutions, HealthWISE is improving occupational safety and health for health workers across the Eastern Cape.

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Employment-intensive fish farming creates green jobs in Uganda

With ILO support, a fish farming group in Isingiro District is demonstrating how employment-intensive nature-based solutions can create jobs, strengthen community cooperation and protect wetland ecosystems.

Botswana validates investor guidelines to enhance impact of Foreign Direct Investment

Botswana has validated investor guidelines that promote responsible business conduct and decent work, helping improve the quality and development impact of foreign direct investment.

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ILO Director-General reaffirms partnership with Namibia

ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo concluded a mission to Namibia that strengthened cooperation on jobs, social protection and social dialogue, while highlighting Namibia's role as host of the 15th African Regional Meeting in December 2026.

Youth employment

ILO helps strengthen graduate employability through core skills training in Ethiopia

Through the ILO Global Skills Programme, 40 TVT trainers and university instructors are being equipped to embed communication, teamwork, digital and problem-solving skills into teaching, helping prepare graduates for a changing world of work.

ILO PROSPECTS Egypt

From job search to opportunity: Supporting young people’s pathways to employment

Through the ILO Job Search Club global methodology and continued engagement with employers, the Employment Pathways programme of ILO PROSPECTS in Egypt is supporting young people to take a more active approach to finding work and connect with...

Ethiopia expands implementation of new overseas employment law to regional levels

Strengthening regional implementation of Ethiopia’s new overseas employment law through four sensitisation workshops that equipped 201 stakeholders with the knowledge and action plans needed to apply the Proclamation consistently, promote fair...

South-South Collaboration

Africa and Asia-Pacific trade unions shape a fair digital future

Trade union leaders from Africa and Asia-Pacific met in Johannesburg to strengthen South–South cooperation and develop common strategies to ensure that digital transformation, including AI and platform work, advances decent work, social dialogue and...