Africa is witnessing a gradual backsliding of democracy, increasingly manifesting in the growing rate of military coups unfolding across the continent.
In their latest report documenting the experiences and attitudes of African citizens towards democracy in the past 25 years, Afrobarometer – Africa’s most extensive public opinion survey on democracy – concluded that “democracy is at risk.”
When President William Ruto signed a decree on February 5, 2025, announced at Orahey Grounds in Wajir Town, stating that Kenyan Somalis would no longer undergo extra vetting to obtain national identity cards, the decision was hailed as historic.1. It signaled an end to the decades-old practice of forcing youths from northern Kenya to prove their […]
Women’s peacebuilding has become particularly prominent in Africa, where widespread, long-lasting conflicts and political instability have led to diverse approaches, including grassroots and hybrid strategies, as well as the engagement of traditional leaders, youth, women, and minority groups, all aiming for lasting peace.
This essay explores growing resistance to the state’s anti-galamsey efforts in Ghana, highlighting violent incidents, underlying socioeconomic drivers, and potential security trajectories, and offering policy guidelines for rethinking responses.
In May 2023, the government of Lesotho tabled the Omnibus Bill (10th and 11th Amendment to the Constitution) in parliament. The bill contained 90 amendments to the Constitution.
