WEST AFRICA

‘Protests showed the power of popular mobilisation in forcing the government to respond’

‘The risks associated with visibility limit LGBTQI+ groups’ ability to oppose the law criminalising homosexuality’

‘Many saw the election as a referendum on unmet expectations and poor governance’

‘By framing dissent as disloyalty, the government is stifling legitimate calls for reform’

‘We demand an immediate ban on illegal mining and strict enforcement of environmental laws’

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‘We must remain vigilant against patriarchal attempts to assert control over women’s bodies’

‘The new decree restricts freedom of association, including by allowing the authorities to dissolve organisations’

‘Art is the most powerful way to communicate messages that resonate deeply and inspire action’

‘People are frustrated with a system that has consistently blocked avenues for dissent’

Togo: demands for democracy repressed – again

Constitutional changes go against the democratic reforms civil society urges