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Top 5 Countries In Africa Where Workers Earn Lowest Salaries

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10 months ago

October 26, 2024

Lowest minimum wages have a big impact on countries in Africa and their economies, affecting everything from social and economic inequality to growth and stability.

Many countries are working hard to keep people out of poverty and promote fair work practices, but minimum wage levels in many parts of Africa are still very low.

This means that, while progress is being made, there’s still a long way to go to ensure that workers have the financial security they need.

Let’s take a closer look at five African countries, per rankings from Yahoo Finance, with the lowest minimum wages per hour.

Countries in Africa where workers earn lowest salaries

Egypt – $0.45 per hour
Among the countries with low minimum wages, Egypt’s rate is at the higher end at $0.45 per hour. Even so, this pay doesn’t stretch far for many Egyptians, especially as prices rise and urban living costs soar.

Uganda – $0.298 per hour
In Uganda, the minimum wage sits at $0.298 per hour, which can be tough for low-income earners, particularly in rural communities. The country has seen growth in areas like agriculture and services, but for many, it’s still hard to make ends meet.

Angola – $0.25 per hour
Despite Angola’s oil wealth, the minimum wage remains around $0.25 per hour. This is a contrast between the country’s resources and the pay for the average worker.

Ethiopia – $0.23 per hour
Ethiopia’s minimum wage is $0.23 per hour, which leaves many workers earning below the poverty line. While the country has been expanding in manufacturing and agriculture, wages haven’t kept up.

Rwanda – $0.070 per hour
Rwanda’s minimum wage, at just $0.070 per hour, is the lowest on the continent.

These wage levels give a glimpse into some of the bigger economic struggles that many African countries are facing.

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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials

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14 hours ago

August 24, 2025

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has disclosed the arrest of one Mr. Eze Ezenwa Benard, who was recently apprehended for circulating fake DSS recruitment past questions and answers on Facebook.

The agency, while warning the public in a statement on Saturday, said the suspect operated through a page known as “Jobs and Education”, where he advertised the fraudulent materials and charged unsuspecting members of the public one thousand naira (N1,000) for access.

“The public is hereby cautioned to disregard any materials, as the DSS does not sell or distribute recruitment questions, answers, or examination guides through private individuals or social media pages. Recruitment into the Service, when necessary, follows specialised procedure in accordance with extant laws and due process,” the statement reads.

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‘Na Only People You Gave Work Love You,’ Singer Speed Darlington Tells Tinubu

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14 hours ago

August 24, 2025

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Singer Speed Darlington has told President Bola Tinubu that public admiration cannot be bought, warning that only those who received appointments or jobs from the government truly support him.

In a video posted on Saturday, August 23, the singer said, “Everything isn’t about the economy! There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you.”

Darlington, an Igbo man, urged Tinubu to focus on police reform and respect for human rights. “The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.

“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate. Please, before you leave office, please speak to your Yoruba brother IGP man,” he added.

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Before You Leave Office, Reform The Police — Speed Darlington Urges Tinubu

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14 hours ago

August 24, 2025

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Popular controversial singer Speed Darlington has called on President Bola Tinubu to reform the Nigerian Police Force, urging the government to prioritise citizens’ rights alongside economic growth.

In a video posted on Saturday, the entertainer criticised what he described as the police’s systemic human rights violations and oppressive practices.

“Mr President, before you leave office, whether you secure a second term or not, try your best to improve Nigeria. Everything isn’t about the economy!

“There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you,” he said.

The singer, who identifies as Igbo, urged Tinubu to engage with the Inspector-General of Police and implement reforms.

“As an Igbo man, the advice I can give you so people will know your name and remember you for something good is to reform the police. Reform the police.

“The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.

“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate,” he added.

Darlington also recounted his personal ordeal with law enforcement, highlighting the system’s abuse of power.

“I was held for two months after the judge had ordered my release. FID held me for two months. According to my lawyer, the Nigerian law gives only 28 days for investigation.

“They held me for two months. What is the extra month for? Because they can. If you give them money, they oppress your enemy. I have experienced it,” he said.