AFRICA

‘The International Criminal Court’s verdict has reaffirmed that no one is above the law’

CONFLICT | CRISIS

‘The election served to legitimise power rather than reflect the popular will’

‘International civil society must unite – transnational repression isn’t just Egyptian, it’s happening in China, Russia, Turkey and beyond’

NORTHERN AFRICA

Madagascar’s Gen Z uprising leads to uncertain future

President ousted but replaced by military following electricity and water shortage protests

‘Military juntas are sending the message that they intend to operate outside any system of accountability’

GLOBAL GOVERNANCE

‘We are not witnessing a democratic transition, but the consolidation of absolute power’

‘We no longer wanted to just survive; we wanted to build a fair future’

‘We help young people test their ideas, scale their projects and create sustainable livelihoods’

‘Independent media is both a watchdog and guide dog for society: it informs, connects and protects institutions’

SOUTHERN AFRICA

‘As physical civic space shrinks, many turn to digital platforms – but those spaces are under attack too’