Senegal’s 71 Arrests Put Rights and Rule of Law Under Pressure
Senegal's prosecution of 71 men under tougher same-sex laws has become a major test of rights, due process and democratic…
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Nigeria’s Coup-Plot Court Martial Tests Africa’s Civilian Rule
Nigeria's military court martial of officers accused of a coup plot has become a major test of civilian rule, due…
Benin’s Wadagni Era Tests Africa’s Growth-and-Freedom Bargain
Romuald Wadagni's presidency gives Benin a technocratic growth mandate, but the real test is whether economic reform can coexist with…
Zambia’s Vote-Counting Crisis Tests Africa’s Copper Democracy
Zambia's temporary suspension of vote counting after attacks at polling stations has turned a closely watched election into a test…
DR Congo’s Referendum Law Turns Term Limits Into Africa’s Next Democracy Test
DR Congo's Constitutional Court has approved a referendum law critics say could open the door to a third-term bid, turning…
São Tomé’s Election Stability Gives the Gulf of Guinea a Democratic Signal
Carlos Vila Nova's reelection gives São Tomé and Príncipe a moment of political stability before legislative elections, but economic reform…
Zambia’s Election Turns Copper Into Africa’s Next Democracy Test
Zambia's vote is not only a contest between Hakainde Hichilema and Brian Mundubile. It is a test of whether copper,…