Africa: Even in Shrinking Civic Spaces, African Women Resist and Thrive

Africa: Even in Shrinking Civic Spaces, African Women Resist and Thrive

Nairobi, Kenya — At a time of growing backlash against women’s rights, the civic space in which African women live, organise, and advocate is steadily shrinking. Across the continent, women’s rights defenders are facing heightened violence, online and offline harassment, restrictive laws, and deep funding cuts that undermine their ability to mobilise and protect hard-won…

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Africa: Even in Shrinking Civic Spaces, African Women Resist and Thrive

Africa: Why Africa Must Resist Decarbonising Like the Rest of the World

Africa contributes less than 4 percent of global emissions, yet the continent faces pressure to decarbonise for a greener economy. But this decarbonisation must follow development, which remains Africa’s primary imperative. Until Africa has addressed its development challenges, eliminated its energy poverty, and built its climate resilience, the continent should not be pressured to decarbonise…

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