Tunisia’s democratic backslide demonstrates how autocrats can use constitutional cover to entrench authoritarianism.
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Politics and Society Barbados PM slams industrialised nations for failing the developing world in the climate crisis
In the ongoing COP27 climate talks, Barbados PM Mia Mottley delivered a razing speech about the destructive effects of climate change, the lack of support and resources to tackle these effects, and the continued negligence of the Global North.
Politics and Society Hotel Rwanda: a film that proved to be a double-edged sword for Kigali
Rwanda has rebuffed international pressure to release Paul Rusesabagina, a man made famous by Hollywood.
Arts, Culture and Sport Lesotho’s election brought change. Six things needed to promote peace and democracy
The new coalition government must act quickly to address the kingdom’s massive socio-economic problems, and restore faith in democracy.
Politics and Society Multiparty democracy is in trouble in South Africa – collapsing coalitions are a sure sign
In South Africa coalitions are weaponised as extensions of elections.
Politics and Society Who is Rishi Sunak, the new UK prime minister?
Sunak is the first person of colour to take the top post. But he faces a host of problems at home, as well as a Conservative Party tearing itself apart.
Politics and Society South Africa’s struggle songs against apartheid come from a long tradition of resistance
Struggle songs are relevant even in the post apartheid context because they continue to be an important way in which people deliberate on issues.
Politics and Society UK prime minister forced from office amid economic turmoil, chaos in parliament and a party in disarray
Only months into the job, Prime Minister Liz Truss is on her way out already, leaving her government in search of a new leader and a way to regain public trust.
Politics and Society 120 days and counting: Political persecution in Zimbabwe – the case of Job Sikhala, Godfrey Sithole and others
Job Sikhala and Godfrey Sithole, opposition MPs, together with 14 other Nyatsime residents have now spent more than 120 days in pre-trial detention. Despite bail being a constitutional right in Zimbabwe, the courts have denied the accused bail five times, raising concerns that they have become victims of political persecution.