Democracy and societyClose to bloom Across Africa, youth-led protests are calling for change. Is this the start of an African Spring? By Henrik Maihack
Democracy and societyRelentless resistance As protests in Kenya enter their second month, the call for justice echoes across the region. How realistic is the risk of a regional spill over? By Zikora Ibeh
Democracy and societyTrouble beneath the palm trees Turmoil brews in Lomé. Togo’s constitutional reforms ignite chaos — but also the potential for change? By Zikora Ibeh
Work and digitalisationFree speech under siege Across West Africa, governments are increasingly turning to content moderation laws to control public discourse — with dire effects on press freedom By Sefa Ikpa
Democracy and societyNew voices, new era Tomorrow’s election will be a crucial test for South Africa’s young democracy. The country’s youth is eager to hit the refresh button on its regime By Pearl Pillay
Economy and ecologyRising costs, falling hopes Efforts to reform Nigeria’s economy have triggered both anticipation and despair as the country grapples with a deepening cost-of-living crisis By Zikora Ibeh
Democracy and societyGlobal amnesia After a year of war, Sudan is mired in one of the worst humanitarian crises on the planet. How much longer until the international community acts? By Christine-Felice Röhrs
Democracy and societyVoting in turmoil South Sudan is due to hold its first elections this year. However, the ballot threatens to be overshadowed by violence — should it take place at all By Anna Reuß
Democracy and societyA glimmer of hope for West Africa? Bassirou Diomaye Faye surprisingly won the presidential elections in Senegal. The result heralds a new era in the country’s recent political history By Claudia Ehing
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