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Labour Principal Secretary Shadrack Mwadime expressed concern over the persistent conflicts that continue to displace millions. [File, Standard]
Governments, employers, workers' organisations and international agencies are meeting in Nairobi to seek solutions to Africa's challenge of creating decent and dignified work for people displaced by conflict and crises, especially in conflict areas in the Horn of Africa.
The PROSPECTS Africa Forum on Decent Work and Forced Displacement officially opened on July 21, 2026 in Nairobi, bringing together delegations from Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan and Uganda, alongside representatives from the East African Community (EAC), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The three-day forum runs until July 23, 2026.
Speaking during the opening session, Egyptian Congress of Trade Union President Sheriff Masry called for stronger social security systems, equitable treatment of host communities and refugees and greater inclusivity in labour policies.
