February 03
South Africa: The Coega Steel Dilemma - When Governance Rules Collide With Jobs
Daily Maverick
Before rushing to judgment over the controversial Coega Steel transformer lease, we need to consider whether bending rules in urgent economic crises can sometimes serve the public… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Generates N16.2bn Revenue After Data Privacy Reforms ·
Leadership
The National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, has stated that Data protection-related activities have generated over N16.2… Read more »
February 02
Kenya: Kenyans Ask - Who Is Really in Control of Matatus After the Chaos?
Capital FM
Nairobi woke up to confusion and traffic chaos on Monday morning, just hours after transport leaders assured the country that a planned matatu strike had been suspended. Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Union Accuses TotalEnergies Expatriates of Bullying Nigerian Colleagues
Premium Times
A group in Nigeria, the Movement of Intellectuals for National Development, has petitioned the Nigerian Senate, requesting it to investigate TotalEnergies EP Nigeria over the… Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Union to Hold 'Solidarity Rally' in Abuja Over FCTA Workers' Strike
Premium Times
The unions said the rally is aimed at publicly reaffirming their backing for members of the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC), who have been at the centre of an industrial… Read more »
Kenya: Sugar Factory Workers Suspend Planned Nationwide Strike After Talks
Capital FM
Sugar factory workers have suspended the nationwide strike following high-level crisis talks between the Government and the Kenya Union of Sugar Plantation and Allied Workers… Read more »
Uganda: Beyond the Job Hunt - Enterprise Uganda Teaches Youth How to Turn Opportunity Into Wealth
Nile Post
As thousands of Ugandans graduate from college each year, the pressure to "find a job" can feel overwhelming. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Bars Workers From Embarking On Mass Protest, Strike Against Wike, Fcta
Premium Times
The claimants had told the court that the chairpwrson of the FCT council of the workers' Union had sent a message of mobilisation to members and affiliated unions for a mass… Read more »
Nigeria: Global Partners Engage On Workforce Development At Lagos Energy Facility
Premium Times
They highlighted the need for institutional capacity as Nigeria seeks to address evolving energy demands and strengthen sector performance. Read more »
Nigeria: Cargo Agents Kick Against Planned Demolition of Secretariats At Lagos Airport
Daily Trust
Cargo agents operating at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos, have raised alarm over an alleged plan by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to demolish their… Read more »
February 01
Sudan: Health Minister Meets Italian Emergency Agency Director to Discuss Organization's Work in Sudan
SNA
Khartoum, 31 January 2026 (SUNA) - Federal Minister of Health, Professor Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim, held a meeting on Saturday at his office in Khartoum with Rosella Misciu, Director… Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Party Excited Over INEC's Recognition of Usman's Leadership
Leadership
The leadership of the Labour Party has declared the official recognition of the Sen. Nenadi Usman-led interim national leadership by the Independent National Electoral Commission… Read more »
Nigeria: Oyedele - Employers, Individuals Must File Tax Returns By January 31, March 31, Respectively
This Day
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has stated that the new tax laws require all employers of labour and individuals to file… Read more »
January 30
Liberia: Labor Ministry Moves to Strengthen Workplace Standards At China Railway Development
FrontPageAfrica
The Ministry of Labor has made several recommendations to the management of China Railway Development aimed at improving the working conditions of workers at the company. Read more »
Ghana: Ladma MCE Denies Allegations of Victims of Kpeshie Lagoon Demolition
Ghanaian Times
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA), Mr Alfredos Nii Anyetei, has denied allegations by victims of last Monday's demolition… Read more »
Rwanda: What to Know About Cabinet-Approved System to Track Job Creation
New Times
The Cabinet meeting of Wednesday, January 28, was briefed on the integrated Labour Management Information System (LMIS), a platform designed to support evidence-based employment… Read more »
Nigeria: 250 Youths Benefit From NCDMB, Jake Riley Empowerment Scheme
Vanguard
Not less than 250 youths have become beneficiaries of the digital and sustainable empowerment programme sponsored by Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), and… Read more »
Liberia: Health Workers Storm Health Ministry Over Pay
New Dawn
Dozens of aggrieved anaesthesia providers on Thursday staged a massive protest at the Ministry of Health in Congo Town, Monrovia, demanding fair salaries, benefits, and formal… Read more »
Liberia: Rep. Kpoto Faces Backlash for 'Shielding' Health Minister During Payroll Probe
FrontPageAfrica
Lofa County Electoral District #2 Representative Momo Siafa Kpoto came under sharp criticism from his colleagues on Thursday after openly defending Health Minister Dr. Louise… Read more »
Nigeria: FCTA Workers Resume Strike As Wike Warns Appeal Doesn't Halt Court Ruling
Vanguard
Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, under the Joint Union Action Committee, JUAC, yesterday resumed the indefinite strike they began on January 19 over… Read more »
January 29
Liberia: Govt Struggles to Defend 70k Jobs Claim
New Dawn
The Government of Liberia is facing growing difficulty defending President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's claim that his administration has created 70,000 jobs, following widespread public… Read more »
South Africa: Public Comment Sought On Proposal to Classify Performers As Employees
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Employment and Labour has invited public comment on a proposal to classify performers in South Africa's advertising, artistic and cultural sectors as employees --… Read more »
Nigeria: Beware of Fake Ads for Non-Existent Jobs At Nigeria's Anti-Corruption Agency
Africa Check
Beware of fake ads for non-existent jobs at Nigeria's anti-corruption agency Read more »
Nigeria: NSCDC Denies Non-Payment of Promotion Arrears
Vanguard
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has described reports on the non-payment of personnel promotion arrears published on some online media platforms as misleading… Read more »
Liberia: 'Human Capital Must Be the Priority'
Liberian Observer
The Political Leader of the Liberian National Union (LINU), Dr. Clarence K. Moniba, has warned that Liberia risks long-term economic stagnation and social decline if the government… Read more »
