Somalia: FESTU, AfCFTA Discuss Workers' Rights in Trade Integration

Mogadishu, Somalia — The Federation of Somali Trade Unions, led by Secretary-General Omar Faruk Osman, met AfCFTA Secretary-General Wamkele Mene and delegation in the capital, Mogadishu. The meeting focused on Somalia's implementation of the AfCFTA agreement and the role workers and trade unions can play in Africa's broader economic integration continentwide. FESTU emphasized creating decent jobs, protecting workers' rights and strengthening social dialogue as increased trade and investment reshape Somalia's economy and employment opportunities. The union said AfCFTA implementation should include policies safeguarding workers' rights, expanding employment opportunities and ensuring economic growth benefits workers and communities across Somalia . Citing the International Trade Union Confederation and ITUC-Africa, FESTU said workers and unions should have a meaningful voice in developing AfCFTA policies and implementation frameworks. Mene welcomed cooperation with trade unions and stressed collaboration among government, businesses and workers' organizations to promote inclusive growth and ensure economic integration benefits society. FESTU commended Commerce and Industry Minister Jamaal Mohamed Hassan for advancing AfCFTA implementation and bringing government, businesses and trade unions together to support sustainable development. Read the original article on Shabelle . AllAfrica publishes around 600 reports a day from more than 90 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals , representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct. Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica . To address comments or complaints, please Contact us . AllAfrica is a voice of, by and about Africa - aggregating, producing and distributing 600 news and information items daily from over 90 African news organizations and our own reporters to an African and global public. We operate from Cape Town, Dakar, Abuja, Johannesburg, Nairobi and Washington DC. Get the latest in African news delivered straight to your inbox By submitting above, you agree to our privacy policy . We need to confirm your email address. To complete the process, please follow the instructions in the email we just sent you. There was a problem processing your submission. Please try again later.