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Angola: the democratic transition that never was

Most competitive election in country’s history skewed by ruling party’s dominance
DEMOCRACY
SOUTHERN AFRICA
13.Sep.2022
ENPT

Sierra Leone: will the lessons be learned from protest violence?

Government’s repression and vilification of protests a troubling sign ahead of elections
ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT
WEST AFRICA
30.Aug.2022
EN

Malawi: protests against selective justice reveal deeper democratic deficits

Protesters seeking accountability find repression instead
DEMOCRACY
SOUTHERN AFRICA
26.Aug.2022
EN

DRC: anti-UN protests decry worsening insecurity

Protests and violence need long-term solutions
CONFLICT | CRISIS
CENTRAL AFRICA
25.Aug.2022
ENFR

Kenya: a president elected – or perhaps not?

Tight result in election many stayed away from means continuing uncertainty
DEMOCRACY
EAST AFRICA
19.Aug.2022
EN

Guinea’s military in no hurry to return to the barracks

Junta bans protests following announcement of long transition period
DEMOCRACY
WEST AFRICA
18.Aug.2022
ENFR

Anglican church passes the buck on LGBTQI+ rights

A bishops’ conference in the UK could have lasting consequences for LGBTQI+ people in Ghana and Uganda
INCLUSION
AFRICA
17.Aug.2022
EN

Chad: democracy still on hold

With France’s backing, military leaders keep repressing demands for democracy
DEMOCRACY
CENTRAL AFRICA
02.Aug.2022
ENFR

Democracy cancelled: Tunisia’s new constitution

Low-turnout referendum confirms president’s absolute power
DEMOCRACY
NORTHERN AFRICA
28.Jul.2022
ENFR

Ethiopia: peace desperately needed

Recent wave of violence in Oromia region adds to grim litany of rights violations
CONFLICT | CRISIS
EAST AFRICA
26.Jul.2022
EN
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