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Algeria, Egypt countries where workers have no rights – International Trade Union Confederation

Algeria and Egypt rank among the shortlist of the countries in the world where workers are prevented from exercising their rights while some leaders of various unions are persecuted, the International Trade Union Confederation has said in its rights in the world index 2020. Both countries feature in Category 5 of the index, which is […]

‘The Africa We Want’: AU leaders agree on ambitious institutional reforms for Agenda 2063

An ambitious reforms plan for the African Union (AU) was laid out during a high-level meeting of African heads of state and governments on Monday (27 January), focusing on boosting peace, security, and financial independence to transform the continent into a powerhouse of development and stability. The landmark retreat of the extended bureau of the […]

UNICEF sounds the alarm over rampant child abuse in east DRC amid spiraling conflict

UNICEF has sounded the alarm over escalating child rights violations in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where armed groups are reportedly perpetrating widespread sexual violence and recruiting child soldiers. “In the North and South Kivu provinces, we are receiving horrific reports of grave violations against children by parties to the conflict, including rape […]