Nigeria
Nigeria: President Obsanajo’s “national dialogue” going nowhere
But Labour leaders participate in government’s sham ‘conference’
Africa
Algeria
Algeria: 50 years after the revolution against French imperialism.
50 years ago saw the outbreak of the Algerian revolution against French imperialism. But the fruits of that successful revolution have been stolen by the FLN regime and denied to the country’s workers and youth. […]
Nigeria
Nigeria: Unions call seventh general strike since 2000
Workers’ fury at government’s failure to reverse fuel price hike
Nigeria
Nigeria: How Labour should engage the Obasanjo administration
For the sixth time since June 2000 and for third time in year 2004 alone, the working people of Nigeria have resoundingly through nationwide general strikes and protests, expressed their total objection to the pro-rich, […]
Nigeria
Nigeria: Fourth general strike in 10 months
What alternative to Obasanjo?
Nigeria
Nigeria: Massive General strike stops Nigeria again
Five general strikes since June 2000!
Nigeria
Nigeria: Resist Obasanjo anti-peoples agenda now
Again, the pump prices of the petroleum products have been increased.
Nigeria
Nigeria: Anti-union court decision leads to new hike in fuel prices
Nigeria has recently seen a brutal example of the link between anti-trade union court rulings and an onslaught on living standards.
South Africa
South Africa: Cosatu calls for two-day stay away
After biggest ever public sector strike
South Africa
South Africa: Students march for free education
Five hundred students from colleges in and around Durban, Kwa Zulu Natal marched in support of the demand of free education on Thursday, 9 September.