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Nigeria's police protests point to wider frustrations

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NIGERIA

Nigeria's police are the most tangible face of daily misgovernance for its citizens. Yet the recent ‘#EndSARS’ protest movement that has gained global attention is not closely…

UN exit foreshadows worsening repression in Uganda

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UGANDA

The move has been criticised by activists, civil society and the political opposition, who say the government wants to evade scrutiny of its rights violations.

Ghana's Akufo-Addo holds poll advantage over old foe

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GHANA

This is the third time Akufo-Addo and Mahama have faced each other: Akufo-Addo lost to Mahama in 2012 but won in 2016. The appearance of two well-known candidates may contribute…

COVID-19 may prompt more Malawian election controversy

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MALAWI

Malawi election controversies.

COVID-19 and repression will fuel new African protests

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AFRICA

This has led to a greater focus on digital strategies and the rise of ‘personal’ or ‘patchwork’ protests in which individuals share images on social media of themselves making…

Zimbabwean government clampdown could escalate

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ZIMBABWE

This was the second major protest banned by the authorities in recent days, amid deepening public dissatisfaction with the government's handling of the economy. As fears grow…

Southern Africa's ruling parties will preach reform

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SOUTHERN AFRICA

Southern African ruling parties.

Regional shifts will not slow migration from Eritrea

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ERITREA

Outlook for out-migration from Eritrea.

Sudan's president tries new tactics

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SUDAN

Sudan's state of emergency.

CAR’s new court may provide model to emulate

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CAR

With a first verdict delivered in October and further cases under investigation or being prepared, this new tribunal has begun to demonstrate that the trial of major human rights…