September 15
Africa: Further Downhill for African Democracy Efforts
Democracy is decidedly worse for wear in Africa following a set of sham elections in Zimbabwe and Gabon, with few bright spots in the upcoming electoral calendar. Read more »
July 27
Niger: The Military Seizes Power in Niger
Pro-democracy forces must address the conditions that create fertile ground for coup d'états. Read more »
January 30
Africa: Whither Political Freedoms in Africa?
When it comes to civil liberties in Africa, Western governments and institutions must put their monies where their mouths are. Read more »
January 24
Nigeria: The Gender Freeze in Nigeria's Politics
For Nigerian women, gender equality remains a bridge too far as increased social influence fails to translate into political power. Read more »
January 11
Sudan: Credibility in Short Supply in Sudan
Champions of democracy in Sudan should be wary of promises from junta leaders to give up political power. Read more »
October 13, 2022
Tanzania: Maasai Evictions Highlight Conflict Between 'Preservation' and Citizenship
The regional court's ruling in favour of the Tanzanian government has serious implications for indigenous citizenship rights and the state of democracy in the country. Read more »
September 22, 2022
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Sanctions Smokescreen
Debates about sanctions obscure the real crisis in Zimbabwe. Read more »
April 14, 2022
Nigeria: State Department Report Highlights Magnitude of Human Rights Challenge in Nigeria
The recent U.S. State Department human rights report on Nigeria highlights violence, corruption, and violations of freedom of speech. Read more »
February 17, 2022
Uganda: Torture in the Country Prompts U.S. Introspection
The harrowing story of Kakwenza Rukirabashaija--a Ugandan writer whose tweets critical of President Yoweri Museveni and his powerful son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, landed him in… Read more »
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