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

‘Civil society plays a crucial role in ensuring free and fair elections’

John Caulker | SIERRA LEONE

‘We are worried that COP28’s host country, the United Arab Emirates, restricts civil society’

Gideon Abraham Sanago | TANZANIA

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

‘Political momentum at COP28 should translate into adequately funded collective action’

Caroline Owashaba | UGANDA

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

‘Shrinking civic space means affected communities are not able to make their voices count’

Ireen Twongirwe | UGANDA

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

‘Communities must benefit from what comes from their land’

Estelle Ewoule Lobé | CAMEROON

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT