AFRICA

Angola: the democratic transition that never was

Most competitive election in country’s history skewed by ruling party’s dominance

SOUTHERN AFRICA

‘Much effort was put into excluding people from the electoral process’

SOUTHERN AFRICA

‘Civil society needs international support to monitor the implementation of the new land laws’

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

‘Chances for real democracy in Angola are quite low’

SOUTHERN AFRICA

‘The president is desperate for international attention ahead of 2024 election’

NORTHERN AFRICA

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

‘We advocate for a civic space where people can protest with no risks’

Malawi: protests against selective justice reveal deeper democratic deficits

Protesters seeking accountability find repression instead

SOUTHERN AFRICA

DRC: anti-UN protests decry worsening insecurity

Protests and violence need long-term solutions

CONFLICT | CRISIS

‘The tactics used by the current administration are the same used by its predecessors’

SOUTHERN AFRICA