By James Brewer Toronto Stock Exchange-listed Orezone Gold Corporation is making significant progress in building what promises to be one of West Africa’s largest mines for exploiting the much sought-after…
The ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) is condemning the coup by the presidential guard in Burkina Faso and backing trade unions who are launching an aviation strike tomorrow to protest against it.…
A 48-hour national strike organised by the ITF-affiliated Union des Chauffeurs du Burkina Faso (UCRB) on 30-31 March caused fuel shortages, power cuts and supply difficulties, and led to positive…
ITF international and regional representatives won government commitments to address national transport unions’ concerns during a meeting on 24 March with Burkina Faso’s prime minister and minister for infrastructure and…
Road transport workers from across West Africa recently came together in Cotonou, Benin to discuss common challenges and develop a strategy for change. From 8-10 April the first implementation seminar…