AFRICA

‘We have seen some progress on LGBTQI+ rights, but there is a lot of work still to be done’

Kevin Wessels | NAMIBIA

SOUTHERN AFRICA

‘Civic space and the conditions for the exercise of human rights were difficult under the former regime’

Georges Mpaga | GABON

‘The government, local groups and society at large have all joined efforts to help refugees’

Monim Haroon | CHAD

‘We’ll participate in COP28 to pressure world leaders to divert funding away from oil and gas’

Zaki Mamdoo | UGANDA

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

‘Election violence is a cover for ideological ambivalence and lack of substantive programmes’

Wellington Mbofana | ZIMBABWE

SOUTHERN AFRICA

‘Threats don’t solve problems; the international response must emphasise dialogue and negotiation’

Clément Kocou Gbedey | NIGER

‘The situation is becoming more tense as we approach the 2024 elections’

Sadikh Niass and Iba Sarr | SENEGAL

‘Defending the environment means becoming the target of politicians and businesspeople’

Guillaume Kalonji | DRC

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

‘The untrue government narrative reveals an aversion to civil society denouncing malpractice’

Emilio José Manuel | ANGOLA

SOUTHERN AFRICA

‘The new NGO Law is just a way of legalising the government’s arrogance and excesses’

Godinho Cristóvão | ANGOLA

SOUTHERN AFRICA