IN FOCUS

Change in Lesotho: how much, and who for?

Newly founded party wins election and enters government – but will it deliver real change?

SOUTHERN AFRICA

‘We have come a long way, but more needs to be done to further open up civic space’

‘The Anglophone discontent must be addressed through meaningful discussion with all parties’

CONFLICT | CRISIS

‘The problem of insecurity is paramount, but it cannot be solved with militarisation’

UN Human Rights Council takes action on Russia

Unprecedented move followed by rights-abusing states winning Council seats through non-competitive elections

GLOBAL GOVERNANCE

‘We must work hand in hand to promote democracy and hold our leaders accountable’

SOUTHERN AFRICA

Afghanistan’s frozen assets and a looming winter crisis

Civil society campaigns for urgent action to avert humanitarian disaster

CONFLICT | CRISIS

Brazil: world awaits pivotal presidential runoff vote

Close result expected after polarising campaign

Burkina Faso: second coup further dents hope of democracy

New junta seems set to follow Mali’s path by inviting Russian forces in

‘We anticipate hostility towards civil society working on human rights’