Labour Provisions for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA): Some Policy Options

Type:

Policy brief

Date Issued:

June 2025

Author(s):

Prince Asafu-Adjaye

This policy brief seeks to contribute to the trade union campaign for the inclusion of labour provisions in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework. It highlights the increasing trend towards incorporation of such provisions into trade agreements, arguing that labour provisions are necessary to promote labour rights and mitigate the potential negative effects of the AfCFTA framework on employment, workers, and trade unions in Africa. The brief outlines four key policy options for trade unions to consider.