The Tanzania government initiated a mechanism of issuing foreign employment permits through authorities dealing with employment issues in collaboration with Tanzania embassies. The government is working on the benchmarks that would ensure the safety of its nationals working abroad. The initiative is aimed at enabling them to secure reliable employment that would also safeguard their rights. The government was aware of rising concerns on safety and job security of Tanzanians recruited to work abroad. These include different forms of mistreatment, including denial of their perks by some employers, many of whom are not known to authorities in Tanzania. Is it time for Africa governments to really protect their citizens working abroad ?

