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02 Nov 2026 / by Tatien Nkeshimana, Veronica Chepseba & Bram Verelst

Congolese refugees caught between war and closing doors

As fighting continues in eastern DRC, shrinking aid and tighter security in host countries undermine the rights of refugees.

30 Oct 2026 / by Nompumelelo Zungu & Chandré Gould

Preventing gender-based violence means protecting those most at risk

In South Africa, women with disabilities face heightened dangers, while children exposed to abuse need support to prevent intergenerational cycles of violence.

29 Oct 2026 / by David Willima, Arthur Tuda, Angelique Pouponneau & Jeremy Raguain

African states must help write the rules at the first BBNJ COP

Africa can shape implementation rules at the first Conference of the Parties in January, but only if delegations prepare and coordinate.

28 Oct 2026 / by Titilope F Ajayi & Oluwole Ojewale

The criminalisation trap in Africa’s responses to artisanal mining

Crackdowns often punish miners who are trying to survive, fuelling crime and conflict while leaving powerful players untouched.

27 Oct 2026 / by Thandi van Heyningen

SA elections: young South Africans aren’t apathetic – they are alienated

Township youth feel the system neither sees nor serves them. Will 4 November deepen that alienation, or begin reversing it?

26 Oct 2026 / by Tadesse Simie Metekia

Ethiopia’s transitional justice should resume, but not where it left off

Public consultations on transitional justice laws should start only after National Dialogue recommendations, gaps and new developments have been considered.