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April 2, 2025

South Africa plans to ratify the protocol on women and youth in trade

By:
Gerhard Erasmus
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What will this mean?
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March 25, 2025

We the affiliates of the ITUC-Africa understand the possibility of the AfCFTA

By:
Nelly Nyagah
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These are our demands.
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March 19, 2025

Lessons from global RECs for the AfCFTA

By:
TRALAC
What can we learn from the experiences of the EU, USMCA, and ASEAN about intra-REC services trade integration?
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March 19, 2025

Trade policies must prioritise workers’ rights and social inclusion

By:
Nelly Nyagah
ITUC-Africa statement on the AfCFTA and sustainable development.
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March 18, 2025

Policy Brief | Trade Union Informal Cross Border Trade Advocacy in Africa

By:
Dr Prince Asafu‐Adjaye
This paper proposes four policy options to strengthen union campaigns on trade and the AfCFTA.
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March 11, 2025

Protecting workers’ rights in a liberalised services sector

By:
Nelly Nyagah
A Guide to the AfCFTA Protocol on Trade in Services highlights key concerns, opportunities and actions for trade unions. 
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February 3, 2025

Sovereignty versus economic benefits

By:
Gerhard Erasmus
Thinking about the transformation of the AfCFTA into a Customs Union.
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January 17, 2025

Negotiating jobs in the clothing and textiles industry

By:
Nelly Nyagah
Trade unions must be in AfCFTA negotiations for decent work.
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December 13, 2024

Rwanda Trade Fact Sheet: A snapshot of the economy, trade and labour market

By:
Nelly Nyagah
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An essential resource for trade unions advocating on trade issues, particularly the AfCFTA.
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December 11, 2024

Podcast | How trade unions are shaping the AfCFTA

By:
Nelly Nyagah
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Tune in to the third episode of A Labour of Love - a podcast about the world of work for civil society and trade union actors.
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