AFRICA

‘We are dealing with an extremely elaborate, very creative repressive machinery’

NORTHERN AFRICA

‘We were denied the right to give or refuse our consent, so we took Shell to court – and won’

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

SOUTHERN AFRICA

Sudan: women’s rights in the military’s firing line

Junta seeking to reverse progress made following 2019 revolution

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’