Introduction/ What is civil society?
One cannot imagine a democratic dispensation today without the critical role that civil society organizations …
Law & Governance
Women’s Empowerment in Rwanda
Rwanda is a leading light in the journey towards women’s empowerment. The country has the highest proportion of women in …
Who is the new Director-General of the WTO?
Introduction
On the 15th February 2021, the General Council of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) selected Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as …
Shaping Senegal’s Future: Protests and ‘Generation Z’
Senegal is considered a model democracy and an area of prolonged stability, particularly since the ceasefire of separatist conflict …
Reporter’s house burnt in Niger’s election protests : what does this show about Niger’s political system?
Introduction – What Happened?
The house of Moussa Kaka, a correspondent on Radio France Internationale, was set on fire …
Why is Somalia taking so long to hold its elections?
Somalis should have elected a new parliament and president by now. Parliament’s term expired in December 2020 and the president’s …
What are the Three Legal Systems?
Every country on earth is governed by a legal system. The countless differences between legal systems across the world show …
What Is Sexual And Gender Based Violence – And What Can We Do To End It?
What is Sexual and Gender Based Violence?
According to the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), Sexual and Gender Based Violence …
Agenda 2063
What is Agenda 2063?
Set out by the African Union, Agenda 2063 is the ‘blueprint’ for transforming Africa in …
Two Men Arrested For Flogging Of An Effigy Of Uganda’s President: What Does This Reveal About Ugandan Politics?
Introduction – What Happened?
On Monday (15/2/21) Ugandan police arrested two men who had flogged an effigy of President Yoweri …