Niger: unions call for democracy, peace, stability and security 10 August, 2023On 26 July Niger’s democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum was overthrown by his presidential guard. General Abdourahamane Tchiani declared himself as head of state after the military seized power. Unions in Niger have called this military intervention in power as unconstitutional and undemocratic.
Mine closure huge blow to workers11 November, 2019The decision to close an underground uranium mine in the Niger desert by 2021 would mean the loss 1,472 jobs and heavily impact communities in the nearby town of Arlit.
African unions confront precarious work29 January, 2014Meeting in Togo, affiliates from 13 African countries evaluated their successes and challenges in 2013 and strategized how they will continue to make progress against precarious work in 2014.
