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Governance
Senior citizens

A mobilising force

Older People’s Associations organise social security, financial support and political influence for older people

Algeria

Protestors still call for genuine democracy in Algeria

Why the constitutional referendum did not end Algeria’s political crisis

Power struggle

Dialogue may yet ease tensions in Côte d’Ivoire

West Africa: Why President Ouattara’s election victory remains controversial

Blog

Why I fear Ethiopia’s new conflict may prove long and brutal

Tigray has a long history of violent insurrection, and its leaders used to dominate politics in Addis Ababa

Blog

Why non-violence makes sense for Belarussian opposition

Two political scientists argue that civil disobedience is the most promising way to oppose an authoritarian regime

Chile’s constitutional referendum

Revolt of the masses

Aiming for a more egalitarian society, Chileans will revise their constitution

Our view

Movements are often formally leaderless - and yet powerful

How political movements differ from formal organisations – and why non-violence often leads to success

Police misconduct

Sudden eruption of anger

Why Nigeria’s government found itself forced to disband a notorious police in October

Public health

Overburdened even in good times

For good reason, Benin’s health minister has admonished the nation to stay cautious in view of Covid-19

Child labour

Underage on the job

Despite protective laws, Zimbabwean children are increasingly being put to work

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