Governance & Accountability
Addis Standard Raid Sparks Global Press Freedom Concerns in Ethiopia
Press freedom organisations have condemned the Addis Standard raid, describing it as a major attack on independent journalism in Ethiopia amid growing concerns over media freedom.
Fears Grow As Tigray Conflict Threatens To Reignite In Northern Ethiopia
Fresh clashes in northern Ethiopia have revived fears that the Tigray conflict could return, putting the fragile Pretoria peace agreement under renewed pressure.
Why the Presidency’s Attack on Cardinal Onaiyekan Ignores the Real Issues
The presidency's attack on Cardinal Onaiyekan has overshadowed the concerns raised by Catholic bishops about poverty, insecurity and the cost of living. Rather than addressing the substance of those concerns, government officials have focused on questioning the cardinal's motives and political neutrality.
Electricity subsidy removal plan revives Nigeria’s old promise of transparency
Nigeria's plan for electricity subsidy removal from 2027 has reignited debate over transparency, power sector debt and whether consumers can trust official subsidy figures. While the government promises a gradual phase-out, critics argue that key questions about costs, beneficiaries and accountability remain unanswered.
Ghana Moves to Extend the Presidential Term to Five Years
Ghana's government has accepted proposals to extend the presidential term from four to five years and align parliamentary tenure with the new cycle. The reforms, announced after the Constitution Review Committee submitted its report ...
