AFRICA

‘The restriction of civic space remains civil society’s greatest concern’

‘We need to reach out to communities to get them involved in the fight for peace’

CONFLICT | CRISIS

‘We need constitutional protections for press freedom and access to information’

SOUTHERN AFRICA

‘Protests against femicides encouraged survivors to seek justice’

‘De-escalation must be the primary objective’

CONFLICT | CRISIS

‘After being an example of democracy in Africa, we are increasingly tending towards authoritarianism’

‘Real or perceived repression has created a climate of self-censorship among people’

‘Civil society is targeted by politicians who see it as an obstacle to their power’

‘Human rights activism can hardly be carried out openly anymore’

‘The state must respect the freedoms of those calling for truth and justice on enforced disappearances’

NORTHERN AFRICA