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South Africa
Unions to stop Walmart entering South Africa

afrol News, 18 March - South African and international trade unions are facing the US retail giant Walmart in court next week to stop it from entering into the South African economy without "appropriate conditions."
Côte d'Ivoire
Child labour in Ivorian cocoa farms still unchecked

afrol News, 1 October - The abuse of trafficked children from Mali and Burkina Faso in the vast cocoa plantations of Côte d'Ivoire keeps going on unaddressed, despite repeated promises by the chocolate industry. In Ghana, the problem is decreasing.
Tunisia
Uphill fight against Tunisia unemployment

afrol News, 29 September - In spite of solid economic growth, unemployment in Tunisia remains persistent at 14.7 percent and a constant threat to the social peace. Critical labour market reforms are trying to address the chronic problem.
Mauritius
Foreigners working as "modern slaves" in Mauritius

afrol News / IPS, 5 July - Workers from Bangladesh have helped Mauritius to achieve the economic success and world market share that the Indian Ocean island state boasts about. But many live and work in conditions described as akin to "modern slavery", apart from facing discrimination, the denial of labour rights and even violence.
South Africa
SA public servants "to work during World Cup"

afrol News, 9 June - South African government employees who abuse leave during the 2010 World Cup could find themselves facing an investigation. Trade unions however plan to "close all businesses on Friday."
Africa
Economic diversification key to Africa's development

afrol News, 18 May - "Africa's long-term growth prospects and ability to sustain high rates of employment generation and broader social development depend on success in economic diversification," according to a report by the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA).
Swaziland
Swazi trade unionist "killed" in custody

afrol News, 12 May - Trade unionists are furious after "the suspicious death" and alleged "killing" in custody of Sipho Jele, an activist of the Swaziland Agriculture and Plantation Workers' Union (SAPWU). Unions are the core of opposition in Swaziland.
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone's health strike ends

afrol News, 29 March - The almost two weeks strike by Sierra Leone's health workers ended yesterday after government made an offer to double salaries of the striking workforce.
Cameroon
Cameroon hit hard by brain drain

afrol News, 16 March - Cameroonian emigrants stream into neighbouring Gulf of Guinea countries, Europe and the US, mostly representing the country's most educated citizens. Far more Cameroonian medics now work abroad than in Cameroon.
South Africa
SA’s unemployment still above 24 percent

afrol News, 10 February - South Africa’s unemployment rate has remained unchanged, according to new figures released by Statistics South Africa yesterday.
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