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Eswatini: democracy a matter of life and death

Killing of human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko the latest troubling development in absolute monarchy
FREEDOMS
SOUTHERN AFRICA
08.Feb.2023
EN

Zimbabwe: rights under further attack ahead of 2023 elections

President Mnangagwa seeking to prolong his stay in power by cracking down on dissent
FREEDOMS
SOUTHERN AFRICA
25.Oct.2022
EN

Change in Lesotho: how much, and who for?

Newly founded party wins election and enters government – but will it deliver real change?
DEMOCRACY
SOUTHERN AFRICA
17.Oct.2022
EN

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

Malawi: protests against selective justice reveal deeper democratic deficits

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

South Africa: the deadly impacts of climate change

Civil society responds to huge floods that left hundreds dead and thousands homeless
ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT
SOUTHERN AFRICA
24.May.2022
EN

Eswatini: one man standing in the way of democracy

Democracy protests seek to end Africa’s last absolute monarchy
DEMOCRACY
AFRICA
02.Nov.2021
EN

Zambia’s democracy survives crucial test

Civil society urges new government to end the repression
DEMOCRACY
AFRICA
19.Aug.2021
EN

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