Tunisia fuel strike highlights growing economic and political anger
A 48-hour strike in Tunis adds to mounting public frustration over worsening living conditions and basic services.
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‘Enough is enough’: Kenya nurses strike over pay and working conditions
Shiru Kihara, a nurse in Kenya, explains why she and thousands of other nurses are on strike demanding fair pay.
Published On 25 Aug 2026
Truck crash in Egypt kills 18, many of them child labourers
Two pick-up trucks collide in Ismailia, Egypt, leaving 18 dead, mostly children working as agricultural labourers.
Argentina grain exports halt as maritime pilots strike over Milei decree
More than 45 vessels have been affected by the strike at Argentinian ports.
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Why the US may stop collecting workplace race and gender data
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US agency proposes ending racial and gender workforce data collection
Republican-led EEOC proposal to end workforce diversity reporting heads to public commentary amid sharp criticism.
Staff at DR Congo Ebola centre strike as virus continues spreading
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As ILO convention turns 30, India’s home-based workers demand equal rights
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UN adopts treaty setting standards for gig economy workers
The protections included in the world-first agreement include enforcing minimum wage requirements and obligations.
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