European leaders distance themselves from Trump’s hardline immigration tactics, but how different are their approaches? Since the 2015 ‘migration crisis’, Europe has pressured African countries into tightening their border security and accepting returned migrants, irrespective of whether these policies are in Africa’s best interest. And although many European leaders distance themselves from President Donald Trump’s…
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…
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…
