AFRICA

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

Junta bans protests following announcement of long transition period

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

‘The democratic future of the region is at stake in our country’

‘Women’s rights are not a priority in the government’s agenda’

NORTHERN AFRICA

‘Due to closed civic space, it is difficult to build the resilience of communities inside the country’

Chad: democracy still on hold

With France’s backing, military leaders keep repressing demands for democracy

Democracy cancelled: Tunisia’s new constitution

Low-turnout referendum confirms president’s absolute power

NORTHERN AFRICA

Ethiopia: peace desperately needed

Recent wave of violence in Oromia region adds to grim litany of rights violations

CONFLICT | CRISIS

Gabon and Togo offer renewed test of Commonwealth values

Two new members join the Commonwealth – despite repressing democracy and human rights

GLOBAL GOVERNANCE

‘The new constitution will guarantee the president extensive powers, enabling further violations’

NORTHERN AFRICA