World Bank: Moroccan women's employment rate continues to decline, reaching 19%  

Eight African Universities Rethink Entrepreneurial Pathways at Entrepreneurship Strategy Workshop 

Every year,an estimated10-12 millionyoung Africans enter the labormarket, yet only about 3 million formal jobs are created (African Development Bank, Jobs for Youth in Africa Strategy 2023). The result is a widening employment gap: more than one in four young people across the continent are neither in employment, education, nor training, while three in four young people in sub-Saharan Africa lack secure work (International Labour Organization, Global Employment Trends []

UN agencies: Middle East crisis could cost Arab States 194 bln USD, threaten women's jobs

BEIRUT, June 30 (Xinhua): Women across the Arab States face mounting risks to their employment as the ongoing Middle Eas...

Morocco faces growing labor shortages despite unemployment rate above 12%

Morocco is facing a growing labor shortage across several key economic sectors despite unemployment remaining stubbornly high, highlighting deep structural imbalances in the country’s labor market, according to economists and industry stakeholders. The paradox has become increasingly visible in sectors such as manufacturing and agriculture, where employers report difficulties recruiting and retaining workers even as [] The post Morocco faces growing labor shortages despite unemployment rate above 12 appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

3,000 pekerja terjejas akibat ketidaktentuan ekonomi global 

JOHOR BAHRU: Lebih 3,000 pekerja dikenal pasti terjejas akibat ketidaktentuan ekonomi global serta konflik berterusan di Asia Barat, dengan sektor perkhidmatan, pembuatan dan pembinaan antara yang paling terkesan. Menteri Sumber Manusia, Datuk Seri R. Ramanan berkata, jumlah itu dijangka terus meningkat sekiranya keadaan ekonomi global semakin meruncing, sekali gus menyebabkan pertambahan individu kehilangan pekerjaan di ... Read more The post 3,000 pekerja terjejas akibat ketidaktentuan ekonomi global appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Gambia: Trade Minister Says Employment Increased By 163,660 Since 2023

[Foroyaa] The Minister for Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, Mod K. Ceesay, has told the National Assembly that employment in The Gambia increased by 163,660 persons between 2023 and 2026, according to preliminary findings from the 2026 Labour Force Survey.

Why Africa’s unemployment crisis demands a new generation of entrepreneurs

Why Africa’s unemployment crisis demands a new generation of entrepreneurs

Cross-border payroll runs on $200B and zero shared infrastructure

Every year, more than 200 billion in employer-originated wages crosses international borders. The money moves through a patchwork of local banks, regional payroll vendors, and manual compliance processes. Anyone who managed international payments in 2005 would recognise the setup. The scale has changed. The plumbing has not. This is not a minor inefficiency. It is [] This story continues at The Next Web

BasharSoft Releases First WUZZUF Report on Women in Egypt’s Labour Market

BasharSoft, the company behind WUZZUF, has released its first report on women in Egypt’s labour market, based on WUZZUF data from January to December 2025, analysing more than 5.4 million job applications submitted by over 400,000 active job seekers across more than 50,000 job postings. Key findings show that while women represent around 53 of [] The post BasharSoft Releases First WUZZUF Report on Women in Egypt’s Labour Market appeared first on Identity Magazine.

How Ekurhuleni managers enriched themselves after protecting Mkhwanazi

Behari’s monthly salary increased from R159,250 to R208,024 after alleged illegal adjustment

Looking to relocate? 5 countries with work-to-PR routes in 2026

Amid the japa trend, discover five countries offering work visas with clear pathways to permanent residency in 2026, opening opportunities for professionals abroad.

Hungary’s labour market still flashing strength

CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE: Employment rose more than expected in May, but we see this as a temporary uptick rather than a structural shift, with many firms still hoarding labour

African Union opens job vacancies for 10 positions, salary details emerge

The African Union has announced job openings and internships for member state nationals, offering competitive salaries and unique opportunities in various roles.

June Jobs Report: Weak Hiring Or Fewer Workers?

June Jobs Report: Weak Hiring Or Fewer Workers?

Standard Bank Namibia workers threaten strike over pay dispute

Standard Bank Namibia workers are threatening industrial action after wage negotiations collapsed this week, accusing bosses of rewarding executives while offering staff a mere 5 increase. If approved, the strike could disrupt services at one of Namibia’s largest commercial banks. This comes as workers are accusing the bank of rewarding executives while refusing to meaningfully [] The post Standard Bank Namibia workers threaten strike over pay dispute appeared first on The Namibian.

Africa Matters: Online content creation brings new risks to child labour

An ILO and Unicef report shows Africa has the world’s highest child labour rate, with 92 million child labourers. And as some children in Kenya turn to content creation, that is also creating problems of its own.

Cameroon Youth Unemployment Crisis Drives Graduates Toward Informal Work and Emigration

YAOUNDÉ, CAMEROON — The escalating Cameroon youth unemployment crisis is forcing a generation of educated citizens into a bitter dilemma: struggle within the domestic informal economy or pursue emigration for better opportunities overseas. As formal job prospects remain severely limited across the Central African nation, recent graduates are discovering that their academic qualifications no longer []

The Bureaucratic Hell of Getting a Job in 2026

I spent the past few weeks talking to people across the country who are looking for work in our low-hire, low-fire labor market, where hiring rates are nearly as low for steady jobs as they were in the aftermath of the Great Recession, despite an otherwise fairly decent overall economy. While the hiring market has []

EU slaps Somalia with punitive measures after it refuses to accept non-Somali deportees

The standoff between Somalia and the EU comes on the heels of a recently overhauled anti-migration policy, as part of which European countries are scouting for African countries to serve as “return hubs” to which migrants will be deported.​ Pavan Kulkarni , June 29, 2026

Egypt Narrows Balance of Payments Deficit to $1.8 Billion as Remittances Surge

Stronger worker remittances and improved external flows help ease pressure on Egypt’s external accounts, according to Central Bank data.

More Than 40,000 H-1B Visa Holders Work in Texas Amid Calls for Reform

In Texas, about 650,000 to 680,000 people are unemployed, yet more than 40,000 individuals are authorized to work in the state under active H-1B visas. The H-1B visa program has become a central topic of debate across the country, including in Texas, with critics complaining that companies are hiring foreign workers instead of American employees....

What’s causing the white working-class ‘disadvantage gap’?

What’s causing the white working-class ‘disadvantage gap’?

Egyptian expats’ remittances hit record $43.1bn in 11 months

Remittances from Egyptians working abroad continued their strong upward trajectory during the 2025/2026 fiscal year, demonstrating sustained growth in foreign currency inflows. The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced on Thursday that remittances rose by 31.2 per cent during the first eleven months of the fiscal year, from July 2025 to May 2026, reaching approximately [] The post Egyptian expats’ remittances hit record 43.1bn in 11 months appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

South Africa’s immigration crackdown divides Johannesburg’s inner city

A government push to curb undocumented employment is exposing the dependence of many small businesses on migrant labour.

June ADP – Continued Trend in Labor

The employment picture continues to soften despite every attempt to paint the economy as resilient. ADP reported that private employers added only 98,000 jobs in June, below expectations of roughly 118,000 and down from May’s 122,000. Nearly all of the hiring came from the service sector, particularly education and health services, while leisure and hospitality []

Kuwait among GCC’s most affordable markets for employment of domestics

KUWAIT: The 2026 GCC Domestic Worker Salary Report reveals that Kuwait remains one of the more affordable domestic worker markets within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Accordi...

No more case-by-case migrant worker quota approvals - Ramanan

All applications now go through FWCMS's eQuota system.

South Africa to step up security ahead of anti-migrant deadline

The country, one of Africa's largest and most industrialised economies, has been on edge following weeks of sometimes violent xenophobic unrest that has left at least two people dead. The post South Africa to step up security ahead of anti-migrant deadline appeared first on Vanguard News.

Why Poland’s labour market is not as bad as it looks

Alicja Ptak The official unemployment rate has been rising, but that does not tell the whole story.

Immigration to Netherlands declines for third straight year, statistics show

Lower numbers of asylum seekers, non-EU skilled workers account for most of decline

Immigration in Tunisia: Tolerance Tempered By Economic Fears

[Afrobarometer] Tunisians hold mixed views on free cross-border movement, want reduced immigration.

7awi Media Group Ranked One of the 2026 Best Workplaces in Media, Advertising and Marketing™ by Great Place to Work® Middle East

Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, ranks 7awi Media Group number 17 on the Best Workplaces in Media, Advertising and Marketing list. In the largest collection of employee experiences in the Middle East, thousands of employees from across the region were surveyed to determine the Best Workplaces . This recognition is [] The post 7awi Media Group Ranked One of the 2026 Best Workplaces in Media, Advertising and Marketing by Great Place to Work® Middle East appeared first on Middle East News 247.

Balance sheet of banks in Egypt climbs to EGP 24.9trn in February as deposits, lending expand

The aggregate balance sheet of banks operating in Egypt, excluding the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), rose to EGP 24.920trn in February 2026, up from EGP 24.508trn in January, according to the CBE’s latest monthly report. The increase of approximately EGP 412bn reflects continued growth across the banking sector’s assets, deposits and lending activities. Assets [] The post Balance sheet of banks in Egypt climbs to EGP 24.9trn in February as deposits, lending expand first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.

South Africa anti-migrant tension: Locals pressure businesses for foreigners' jobs

South Africans are demanding more job opportunities after some foreign workers left the country following anti-migrant protests. Businesses are facing pressure from demonstrators to hire more local employees amid rising tensions over employment. Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #SouthAfrica #SouthAfricaJobs #EmploymentCrisis #JobOpportunities #LocalWorkers #AntiMigrantProtests #MigrationDebate #SouthAfricanEconomy #LaborMarket #SocialIssues #AlJazeeraEnglish

The announcement in Tripoli of the launch of the National Framework for Enhancing Graduate Employment Opportunities

Announcement / Tripoli / Launch / National Framework for Enhancing Graduate Employment Opportunities

H-1B: Inside Microsoft Layoffs and the Foreign Visa Loophole

Microsoft has initiated another major workforce reduction, cutting nearly 4,800 employees as it begins its new financial year. The move coincides with a continued surge in high‑skilled visa filings, raising questions about how the company is reshaping its labor force while publicly insisting roles are not being replaced by AI. The cuts affect workers across commercial sales and Xbox, signaling broader structural changes that could accelerate Microsoft's shift toward AI‑focused global hiring.