To many advocates, voting behind bars is more about respecting the rights of the inmates who have already lost so much.
More than a year after the Supreme Court outlawed state control of local government funds, most councils are still waiting for their share as governors and political bottlenecks stall implementation.
Launched on July 31st, the CJID Openness Index is the country’s first systematic evaluation of how Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory fare in enabling expression, participation, and media freedom.
While Goita continues to tout his leadership as a stabilising force, analysts caution that his extended rule has eroded Mali’s democratic institutions.
More Africans are turning AI into a force for change.
The late former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration was marked by widespread press repression, with over 300 violations recorded, including journalist arrests, media raids, and a sharp decline in Nigeria’s press freedom ranking.
Mozambique’s embrace of AfCFTA reforms comes at a time when its economy is navigating a fragile recovery
While states are slow to act, the private sector remains caged by outdated policies and regulatory red tape.
Misleading headlines falsely portraying Nigeria’s “Nigeria First” policy as a total import ban have fueled widespread misinformation and deepened public distrust.
High-profile Africans are increasingly falling into the nets of foreign law enforcers for crimes they could easily evade at home.
Younger audiences across Africa are turning to social video and influencers for news, while trust in traditional media remains stable as concerns over misinformation grow.
Recently, headlines spotlighted how Africans lost over €60 million in 2024 alone to rejected Schengen visa applications. But beyond the outrage over wasted money lies the systematic shutting out of African talents and opportunities from the global stage.
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