UN Sounds Alarm Over Civic Restrictions Ahead of Cameroon’s October Polls
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has expressed on September 2 concern over mounting restrictions on civic freedoms in Cameroon as […]
Civil Society
South Africa Launches Nationwide Dialogue on Poverty, Inequality and Governance Amid Political Divisions
South Africa begins today, August 15, a “national dialogue” aimed at tackling deep-rooted challenges such as poverty, inequality, crime, corruption, and high unemployment. Initiated by […]
Burkina Faso Demands Answers Over Influencer’s Death in Ivorian Custody
Thousands of demonstrators flooded the streets of Ouagadougou on Wednesday, July 30, demanding truth and justice following the death of pro-junta Burkinabè influencer Alain Christophe […]
Protests Erupt in Togo Over Constitutional Changes Amid Fears of Indefinite Rule
Violent clashes broke out in Togo’s capital, Lomé, on Thursday, June 26, as protesters confronted security forces over recent constitutional changes that critics say could […]
Togo Braces for New Wave of Protests Amid Rising Discontent Over Constitutional Reforms
Fresh calls for street protests have emerged in Togo, as youth-led movements and online activists rally the public for three days (June 26 to 28) […]
Mali Suspends Political Parties Amid Pro-Democracy Unrest
Mali’s military-led Government has indefinitely suspended on May 7 all political party and association activities, citing “public order” concerns, just days after hundreds of pro-democracy […]
Mounting Tensions in Tanzania as Opposition Leader Lissu Faces Controversial Trial
Tanzania’s political climate has grown increasingly fraught as opposition figure Tundu Lissu faced a court appearance on sedition charges under heavy security measures in Dar […]
Portuguese cooperation helps launch “Women’s Observatory” in Guinea-Bissau
On December 4, a coalition of civil society organizations in Guinea-Bissau launched the “Women’s Observatory” initiative, a project designed to promote research, advocacy, and influence […]
Togo’s Longtime Leader Ratifies New Constitution, Scrapping Presidential Elections
As state Togo’s president has approved a revised constitution that eliminates presidential elections, according to his office on Monday night. This move, criticized by opponents, […]
Guinea: military junta dissolves government, seals borders
Guinea’s ruling junta, which seized power more than two years ago, on Monday (19 February) decreed the dissolution of the government in the West African […]