The most prevalent form of the attacks was arrest and detention of journalists and citizens, which accounted for 44 percent of all documented incidents.
Protectionist border closures and restrictions hurt consumers and informal traders
Studies show rain-fed agriculture could drop by 20 percent in productivity over the next decade if adaptive technologies like solar irrigation are not widely adopted.
As the year comes to a close, The Liberalist reflects on the major events that shaped the state of press freedom in Africa
…the report warns that Africa’s growing prosperity remains limited as weak freedoms and structural barriers continue to undermine business growth across the continent.
…the report shows Nigeria’s civic space is shrinking rapidly, with the Police responsible for nearly half of all state-led human rights violations.
For years, PoS operators have become the backbone of financial access for the underbanked and the unbanked…
Despite disability laws, most health facilities in Sokoto remain inaccessible, shutting out persons with disabilities from essential healthcare.
FinAR report reveals a steady six-year decline in political freedom across Africa.
Madagascar’s “Gen Z” protests show how decades of state monopolies and centralised control failed to deliver basic services, and why liberalising key sectors may be the only path forward.
Burkina Faso has scrapped visa fees for African travellers, a move seen as both an economic boost and a strong signal of pan-African unity despite its ECOWAS exit.
According to analysts, President Tinubu’s removal of the 5% telecom duty will ease costs for subscribers, support SMEs, and boost investor confidence in Nigeria’s digital economy.
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