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#Youth involvement in #politics as been key to political change and revolutions across the world. Didamson explores the role of young people in #SouthAfrican politics, both historically and in today's political landscape. 🔗democracyinafrica.org/the-important-…

Evictions are sold as a solution to communities living in dangerous conditions. Yet, Oluwaseyi highlights this is rarely the case, and often benefits the wealthy. 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/lagos-slum-evi… #lagos

#Tchiani's decision to pull Niger out of #ECOWAS, alongside #Mali and #BurkinaFaso, has reverberated throughout West African and beyond. Ahmad Aluko breaks down the potential reasons for and implications of this dramatic exit. 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/breaking-free-…

Read today's piece by Man Like Ahmad👑 - a deep-dive into #Niger's exit from #ECOWAS and what that means for regional governance. 🇳🇪

"The reality is #men are overwhelmingly responsible for #violence when it does occur. It is vital to engage with men, not just as perpetrators of violence but as potential #peacemakers." #SouthSudan #civilwar 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/killing-is-par…

In celebration of #PrideMonth , we're sharing this wonderful collection of #queer African art for you to discover! 🏳️‍🌈 #LGBTQIA #Africa #HumanRights 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/7-queer-africa…

From combating cross-border crime, to sharing intelligence and building capacity - what benefits are to be gained from #Iran and #Ethiopia's new #security deal? #IR #UEA #Sudan #Eritrea 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/iran-and-ethio…

"Whether #Malawi moves toward democratic renewal or further democratic decline may well depend on whether it can answer the most fundamental question left by this tragedy: can the state be trusted?" #chilima #africa #politics 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/beyond-the-cra…

#Meta has chosen to embolden both #China and #Russia as they race for influence across #Africa. Read our latest piece on how this could have devastating impacts on journalism and #democracy. #facebook #tiktok #FactCheck #communitynotes 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/how-metas-deci…

"Historically, electoral delays have been a recurring challenge, often sparking public concern and political disputes. Against this backdrop, President Abdirahman #Irro has made a firm and repeated commitment..." #somaliland #elections #africa 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/somaliland-pre…

Jasleen Gill breaks down the worrying trend of state's relying on private #military and #security companies, who are often paid in access to essential resources and industry. #mali #Mozambique #wagner #Africa 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/ghost-networks…

The #Kenyan #government is at war with the country's #youth activists. "As I write, a clip that captures the police shooting – in the head, at close range – a street vendor named #bonifacekariuki is going viral ... " #ruto #Kenya 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/the-war-on-you…

"Despite public outrage and protests, Kenyan #police officers continue to use inhumane, brutal and sometimes fatal methods with little consequence." #ruto #kenya #protests 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/kenyas-brutal-…

The human race has one really effective weapon, and that is laughter. Mikhail discusses #GenZ's usage of humour, memes and satire as a form of #resistance in the face of oppression and crackdowns in #Kenya. 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/humour-as-a-fo…

Wapukha breaks down how women are leading #peacekeeping initiatives through intricate traditional #beadwork. Read how every bead holds meaning and significance in the #Samburu community. #kenya #conflict #feminism #beauty #democracy 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/the-art-of-pea…