September 15
Nigeria: ASUU-LASU Declares Indefinite Strike Over Salary, Retirement Benefits
Daily Trust
The Lagos State University chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU-LASU) has declared a total, comprehensive and indefinite strike over salary issues, retirement… Read more »
Ghana: Unemployed Man Gets 18 Months Imprisonment Term for Causing Harm
Ghanaian Times
A 19-year-old unemployed man, has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment by the Asante Abuakwa circuit E court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality for causing harm at… Read more »
Uganda: Buikwe Gets 134 New Community Health Extension Workers
Nile Post
The Ministry of Health has passed out 134 Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) in Buikwe District as part of efforts to bring health services closer to communities and… Read more »
Uganda: Kabaka Warns of Growing Exodus of Ugandan Doctors
Nile Post
Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, has raised concern over the increasing number of Ugandan doctors leaving the country to seek better-paying jobs abroad, warning that the trend is… Read more »
South Africa: LGE - President Ramaphosa Declares 4 November As a Public Holiday
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared Wednesday, 4 November 2026, the date for the Local Government Elections (LGE) as a public holiday. Read more »
September 14
South Africa: Ntuli Calls for United Front to Tackle KZN Unemployment Crisis
SAnews.gov.za
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has called for government, business, organised labour and academia to break down institutional silos and work together with urgency to tackle… Read more »
Nigeria: Adamawa Declares Monday Work-Free Day in Honour of Bamanga Tukur
Vanguard
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has declared Monday a work-free day to honour the late Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, former governor of the defunct Gongola State. Read more »
South Africa: Workers' Trillions Should Rebuild SA for All, Not Feed Financial Speculation for the Few
Daily Maverick
The Public Investment Corporation and Government Employees Pension Fund need to move away from financial markets and private deal-making to where billions of rands are released to… Read more »
Nigeria: BCDA - Wike's Ally Sits Tight
Daily Trust
More than two months after the Presidency announced the replacement of Dr Dakorinama Alabo George as Executive Director of the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA), he has… Read more »
September 13
Nigeria: 10,494 Nigerians in UK Health Sector As Country Battles Health Worker Shortage
Premium Times
The figures highlight the significant contribution of Nigerian professionals to the UK health system, but also come amid persistent concerns over the shortage of health workers in… Read more »
September 11
Nigeria: Academic Union Threatens Nationwide Strike
Premium Times
The union said its decision was prompted by the government's failure to fully implement the December 2025 agreement reached after years of negotiations. Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun Releases N6.75bn for Gratuity, Additional Pension Benefits [press release]
Premium Times
The Ogun State Head of Service said that N2.751 billion was released to pay gratuity to 432 beneficiaries, while another N4 billion was released for the payment of additional… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Employment Rises 77 Percent in Sampled Firms
New Dawn
Employment of Liberians in 1,552 entities monitored by the Ministry of Labor increased by about 77 percent between 2023 and July 2026, Labor Minister Cllr. Cooper Kruah has… Read more »
Liberia: Govt Payment Delays Can Trigger Bank Loan Crisis
Liberian Observer
Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has warned that delays by the Government of Liberia in paying contractors, suppliers and other vendors can trigger… Read more »
Liberia: World Bank Backs Liberia's NPL Reforms to Boost Credit, Jobs
New Dawn
MONROVIA, Liberia, September 11, 2026: The World Bank Group has pledged support for Liberia's efforts to address non-performing loans (NPLs), warning that high levels of distressed… Read more »
Ghana: Post More Health Workers to North East - Nayiri
Ghanaian Times
The Overlord of the Mamprugu Traditional Area, Nayiri Bohagu Abdulai Mahami Sheriga, has appealed to the government to increase the number of health professionals posted to the… Read more »
September 10
Ghana: Former President Akufo-Addo Lawyer Gives Finance Ministry Ultimatum Over Unpaid Arrears
Ghanaian Times
Former Legal Counsel to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Kow Abaka Essuman, has given the Ministry of Finance (MoF) up to September 11, 2026, to pay his outstanding salary… Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Shocked By Exclusion From Premier Foods Factory Closure Talks
GroundUp
The retrenchment consultation period is due to end on 26 September Read more »
Namibia: Workers Demand Fishing Wealth Slice
New Era
Workers should not only watch others benefit from Namibia's fishing resources while they remain employees with little security and protection. Read more »
South Africa: Job Seekers Bleed Cash Trying to Find Work
Scrolla
Graduates like Kgothatso Mathabathe miss out on interviews because they cannot afford the high transport costs to companies in Pretoria. Unemployed teacher Paballo Mokoena paid… Read more »
South Africa: Pikitup Shuts Down ActionSA Demands Over 400 Missing Jobs
Scrolla
ActionSA and jobseekers marched to the Pikitup offices in Braamfontein in August to demand answers about the unfulfilled job posts. The company says the party must ask the proper… Read more »
Kenya: Court Certifies Urgent Case Challenging James Mworia's Appointment As National Infrastructure Fund CEO
Capital FM
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has certified as urgent a case challenging the appointment of James Mworia as the first chief executive officer of the National… Read more »
Somalia: Sagal Abdi-Wali Selected As Labour Candidate for Holborn and St Pancras
Horn Diplomat
Britain's Labour Party has selected Somali-born Camden Council leader Sagal Abdi-Wali as its candidate in the Holborn and St Pancras parliamentary by-election, placing a former… Read more »
September 09
Zimbabwe: Teachers Cut Working Days to Three, Set Aside Two for Side Hustles, Citing Poor Salaries
New Zimbabwe
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) says its members will report for duty for only three days a week, citing the failure by the government to address their… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Rivers Adp Flags Off Campaign, Promises 500,000 Jobs
Vanguard
The Rivers State chapter of the Action Democratic Party, ADP, has formally flagged off its 2027 governorship campaign, with its candidate, Angel Lawson, promising to create 500,000… Read more »
