AFRICA

‘The next president must listen to a younger generation that’s increasingly vocal about its democratic aspirations’

‘We demand an immediate ban on illegal mining and strict enforcement of environmental laws’

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

‘The protests mark the beginning of a new era in which Kenyans refuse to remain silent’

Africa’s Gen Z protest wave rises

Authorities try to contain anger over economic woes with arrests and violence

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

‘We must remain vigilant against patriarchal attempts to assert control over women’s bodies’

‘For a genuine democratic transition to take place, young people must have a real voice in decision-making’

Tunisia: a hollow victory in a non-competitive election

Autocratic incumbent extends his grip on power as voters stay home

NORTHERN AFRICA

‘Political choices were so limited that most people saw no point in voting’

NORTHERN AFRICA

‘We advocate for effective participation, because there’s no democracy without citizen engagement’

‘The new decree restricts freedom of association, including by allowing the authorities to dissolve organisations’