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Lesotho's Mother of All Protests |
It came as a shock to all and sundry on August 23 to see thousands of protestors buzzing around the streets of Maseru demanding an audience with Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili in order to air their grievances. The demonstration was labelled ‘the mother of all demos’ by the media since it was the first one to have pulled a crowd that represented more than just rival political parties and special interest groups. However, it was not only unique in its composition but also in its organisation and its list of grievances. |
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Time to fight to open space for civil society |
Protecting democracy conference calls for action
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Little to celebrate in Angola |
Angola's President was greatly missed at the official ceremony to mark the 36th anniversary of our independence on the 11th November in Ndalatando, which is 250 kilometres from the capital, Luanda. Instead of appearing in person, President José Eduardo dos Santos was represented by the Minister of Territory Administration, Bornito de Sousa, and three other government ministers. |
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Protecting Democracy Conference |
Anti-democratic governments are increasingly treating civil society as a threat - time for better collaboration and a clearer strategy to keep spaces open (November 21-23)
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Why Zimbabweans fear an early election |
Zimbabweans are concerned about increasingly strident calls by President Robert Mugabe and ZANU-PF for early elections next year after the constitution-making process and a referendum. Although it is widely accepted that the shaky inclusive government’s life has to come to an end sooner rather than later, it is imperative that government creates a conducive environment that allows for free and fair elections. Anything less could have disastrous consequences for a country that is barely out of the woods following a decade-long economic calamity. |
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Mozambique must implement policies |
APRM report urges government to act
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How women were hoodwinked by Sata |
“From time immemorial, the middle class has used the lower class to usurp the upper class and immediately that is achieved, the lower classes have been pushed back to their place of servitude” – a very loose paraphrase of George Orwell in his book 1984. But it’s the first thought that came to my mind when I heard newly elected president Michael Sata announce his cabinet. This was his fourth attempt at the presidency – and aged 74 surely his last. In 2016, he would be too old to run again. |
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DRC weekly electoral briefing (23-30 Oct) |
Campaign starts amid fears of violence
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Swazi king takes time off as crisis deepens |
Power vacuum as students and lawyers strike
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No one knows what politicians own |
Malawi's Declaration of Assets law is just a rubber stamp, which is there to hoodwink people because no one has access to the records and there is no enforcement mechanism. |
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