IN FOCUS

Bulgaria: stuck in a loop?

Fourth election in 18 months produces yet more deadlock with parties divided on Russia and corruption

‘Anyone who committed crimes during the civil wars should be prosecuted, wherever they are’

Serbia: LGBTQI+ people the latest target of repression

Anti-rights groups find dual inspiration in US conservative Christians and Russian nationalists

Tunisia: a rare moment of LGBTQI+ visibility

Post-pandemic comeback of LGBTQI+ film festival offers hope in restrictive environment

NORTHERN AFRICA

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