Business, government count cost of Kenya’s protests
Anti-government protests in Kenya have left some shops, like one belonging to Francis Ochieng, in ruins. But what also lies in tatters is Kenya's plan to tackle its heavy debt burden with…
South African’s awaits details of unity government
South Africa holds its first parliamentary session after its historic seventh election in which the ANC lost its majority in parliament. The coalition government as it stands has the ANC joining forces…
Likely scenarios for South Africa’s next government
Three decades after the advent of democracy in South Africa, the political future of the "rainbow nation" now lies in coalitions. The ruling ANC party under President Cyril Ramaphosa must cede ground…
Slovakia: Protests against the government
Politicians in Slovakia have unanimously condemned Wednesday's attack on PM Robert Fico. Still, after months of anti-government protests in the capital there was shock but limited compassion from Bratislavans.…
Protesters in Georgia defy government arrest warning
Police in Tbilisi have arrested at least 20 people during demonstrations against a controversial new law. It's feared the so-called "foreign influence" bill — modeled after a similar Russian law — will…
Insurgency: Woman lost over 100 neighbours
With the rate of insurgency in Borno State, many lives and families have been severely affected, with thousands being displaced and forced to live in internally displaced camps (IDP). A mother, who…
Israel: Al Jazeera goes off air after government order
The Qatari TV network is no longer available in Israel after the Cabinet voted to suspend it. Israel has had a tense relationship with the broadcaster, accusing it of bias and incitement.…
Indian elections: Dhruv Rathee, the YouTube sensation holding the government to account
In this week’s special edition of Access Asia, we focus on India as the country's record-breaking election gets under way. In the past few years, India's ranking in the World Press Freedom…
Tunisian protesters vent anger at the police, government
Around 1,000 people have been arrested since unrest broke out earlier this month in Tunisia over economic hardship worsened by the coronavirus pandemic. Protesters have been demanding the release of those detained.…
Somali women eye seats in government dominated by men
Somali women's rights activists and politicians want a 30% quota for female lawmakers to be enshrined in law. Ahead of upcoming elections, female candidates and campaigners are apprehensive.…
“The government is robbing us”, say young Tunisians
A decade after mass protests toppled Tunisia's long-time president and sparked uprisings across the Middle East and North Africa, anger is boiling over again amid economic stagnation, the global pandemic and a…