Democracy and societyCooking — the make or break of feminism Africa has a dismal record when it comes to the oppression of women. Still, the growth of feminist consciousness in recent years has been remarkable By Zikora Ibeh
Foreign and security policyBye-bye blue helmets Violence between the military and rebels is escalating in eastern Congo. With the UN peacekeepers due to pull out, who will fill the power vacuum? By Manuel Wollschläger
Democracy and societyPlaying with fire Senegal’s President Macky Sall unexpectedly postponed the presidential elections, already causing enormous political, social and economic consequences By Claudia Ehing
Democracy and societyHope, struggles and the call for true leadership In the upcoming elections, the Congolese are driven by the wish for a leader whose love for their country will spurt political action By Stephanie Jänsch
Democracy and societyRoe v. Wade: The collateral damage for African women The 1973 issuance of Roe v. Wade revolutionised the discourse on women’s bodily autonomy globally — its reversal has backslid Africa in particular By Zikora Ibeh, Sefa Ikpa
Democracy and societySudan’s torch of peace Dozens of Sudanese pro-democratic youth groups have morphed into humanitarian ones, battling the apocalyptic situation in the country By Talal Nadir
Democracy and societyMadagascar’s dangerous democratic backsliding President Rajoelina promised stability and development. But years later, violence is dominating the election campaign By Constantin Grund
Foreign and security policyDiplomacy over military The past years’ coups and the spread of terrorism are posing a major threat to stability in the Sahel region. Europe can and must counteract this By Karamba Diaby
Democracy and societyThe rotten underbelly of Nigeria’s music industry Artiste Mohbad’s death laid bare the urgency to enforce robust governance and protective mechanisms in Africa’s biggest music industry By Zikora Ibeh
Economy and ecologyStronger together Relations between Algeria and Morocco have been marred by several crises in recent decades. But common environmental challenges require joint efforts By Intissar Fakir
Japan’s feminist reckoning In World War II, the Japanese Army forced women and girls into sexual slavery. With ‘Me too’ gaining momentum, it’s time to reckon with the past
Beyond wellbeing and self-care One in four people in the EU experiences mental health issues. Though a major milestone, the EU’s new approach to mental health still lacks efficacy
Leading in reverse The possibility of a second Trump presidency paints a bleak picture for US climate policy — and could undermine America’s leadership role