Equality before the law and individual liberties12. March
Equality before the law and individual liberties03. February
Uganda: charges dismissed in court case under anti-homosexuality law
A case against a man charged under Uganda's severe anti-homosexuality law has been dismissed by court on account of the defendant's mental health. While considered a breakthrough by some, the law itself, which carries the death penalty for certain offences, remains intact
Clean elections03. February
Dead politician was asked to help prepare election in South Sudan
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has appointed an opposition politician to a committee preparing for the election, which would be the country's first ever. However, there is a problem: the man has been dead for five years.
Equality before the law27. January
Nigerian military will try officers over 2025 coup plot
After a failed coup attempt last year, a group of Nigerian military officers will stand trial for plotting to oust President Bola Tinbu. No date has yet been fixed. The attempted coup follow a pattern in West and Central Africa of disputed elections and constitutional upheaval.
Clean elections26. January
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine accuses soldiers of brutal assault
In Uganda, more than ten days have passed since President Museveni's re-election victory. His fiercest rival, Bobi Wine, has spoken of electoral fraud and is concerned for his safety. Now, according to his statements, his wife has been the victim of an attack by military forces.
Clean elections21. January
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine in hiding: "I am not a criminal"
After contested elections in Uganda opposition leader and runner-up in the election Bobi Wine has had to go into hiding after escaping a police raid on his home.
Clean elections19. January
Central African Republic's top court confirms president's poll win
Presidential elections were held in the Central African Republic in December. It quickly became clear that the incumbent had won and would serve a third term. However, his opponent filed a complaint alleging electoral fraud – and has now lost his case in court.
Clean elections19. January
Uganda's Museveni wins seventh term in election as rival alleges fraud
Once again, an older incumbent has been re-elected in presidential elections in Africa – this time in Uganda. Yoweri Museveni, in office since 1986, will soon begin his seventh term as president of the East African country. The opposition is claiming vote rigging.
Clean elections16. January
Museveni leads after Ugandan election - opponent claims rigging
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni was reported to hold a commanding lead as officials conducted a vote count in Uganda’s elections. His opponent Bobi Wine said the vote was rigged.