AFRICA

‘The election served to legitimise power rather than reflect the popular will’

Civic Watch | CAMEROON

‘International civil society must unite – transnational repression isn’t just Egyptian, it’s happening in China, Russia, Turkey and beyond’

Samar Elhussieny | EGYPT

NORTHERN AFRICA

‘Military juntas are sending the message that they intend to operate outside any system of accountability’

Ottilia Anna Maunganidze | SOUTH AFRICA

GLOBAL GOVERNANCE

‘We are not witnessing a democratic transition, but the consolidation of absolute power’

anonymous | BURKINA FASO

‘We no longer wanted to just survive; we wanted to build a fair future’

Youth Empowerment | MADAGASCAR

‘We help young people test their ideas, scale their projects and create sustainable livelihoods’

Rene Parker | SOUTH AFRICA

‘Independent media is both a watchdog and guide dog for society: it informs, connects and protects institutions’

Styli Charalambous | SOUTH AFRICA

SOUTHERN AFRICA

‘As physical civic space shrinks, many turn to digital platforms – but those spaces are under attack too’

‘Gbenga Sesan | NIGERIA

‘Malawi’s democratic future depends on fostering a civic culture that values accountability and participation’

Michael Kaiyatsa | MALAWI

SOUTHERN AFRICA

‘Media and social networks are battlegrounds where rumours and disinformation circulate widely’

Kaberu Tairu | COTE D’IVOIRE