May Day: African Workers decry rising inequality, “Vanishing Billions” and Elite Control

On International Workers' Day, ITUC-Africa raised concerns about worsening inequality and economic hardship across Africa. General Secretary Akhator Joel Odigie attributed the situation to wealth concentration and structural economic challenges, including corruption and illicit financial flows. The organization criticized austerity policies affecting workers and called for tax reforms and improved governance. Despite these challenges, ITUC-Africa highlighted emerging opportunities linked to global demand for critical minerals essential for energy transition technologies.