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Change in Lesotho: how much, and who for?

Newly founded party wins election and enters government – but will it deliver real change?

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‘We must work hand in hand to promote democracy and hold our leaders accountable’

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

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Angola: the democratic transition that never was

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

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

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‘Chances for real democracy in Angola are quite low’

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Malawi: protests against selective justice reveal deeper democratic deficits

Protesters seeking accountability find repression instead

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

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‘Society is only starting to open up to the idea of living harmoniously with LGBTQI+ people’

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‘We need CSOs to continue working and defending people’s rights’

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