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Originally published by The Standardtop
July 21, 2026
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African leaders meet in Nairobi to tackle jobs crisis for refugees, displaced people

Governments, employers, workers' organisations and international agencies are meeting in Nairobi to seek solutions to Africa's challenge of creating decent work for people displaced by conflict...
✨ Key Highlights
African leaders and stakeholders are convening in Nairobi to address the critical challenge of creating decent work for people displaced by conflict and crises, particularly in the Horn of Africa.
- The PROSPECTS Africa Forum on Decent Work and Forced Displacement runs from July 21-23, 2026.
- Key participants include government representatives from Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, and Uganda, alongside regional bodies like the EAC, IGAD, SADC, and ECOWAS.
- Discussions focus on enhancing social security, inclusive labor policies, and recognizing the economic potential of Africa's youthful population, while also tackling the high rate of unemployment among young people, approximately 23%.
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