When cultures of remembrance clash: Contesting memorialization in Namibia’s urban spaces Analysis Namibia continues to grapple with the pervasive legacy of apartheid and colonialism. How can reconciliation look like and how can social cohesion be fostered after decades of racist oppression? By Constanze Blum
South Africa’s ICJ Case Against Israel: A Judicial Stress Test for the Multilateral System Analysis The landmark application by the South African government to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to institute proceedings against Israel for its reprisal military assault against the people of Gaza, following the 7th October 2023 attacks and kidnappings in Israel, caught the majority of the world off-guard. It represents a significant judicial test to the functionality of the international multilateral system. By Prof. Tim Murithi
Trapped in Overlapping Conflicts: Refugee Securitization and Regional Geopolitical Dynamics Analysis The violent clashes in Sudan since April 2023 have led to considerable displacement and great hardship for the civilian population. Despite this, the humanitarian crisis is hardly being addressed by the European public. An analysis of the causes and consequences of the conflict and the resulting refugee movements. By Samuel Zewdie Hagos and Marcus Engler
My voice, My Weapon Music video The ‘My Voice, My Weapon’ music video promotes freedom of expression by raising young people's awareness for the role that they have to play in bringing about positive change and sustainable development. It is composed by the African Creative Action Network (ACAN) in partnership with Africans Rising. By African Creative Action Network (ACAN)
Hope on the Horizon Music video The ‘Hope on the Horizon’ music video depicts the Africa that the young artists would like to see: A strong, united, prosperous Africa. The ‘artivists’ (artists + activists) creatively remind us of things that are holding back Africa’s economic take-off and the elements on which it must rely for its sustainable development. The music video is composed by ACAN (African Creative Action Network) in collaboration with Africans Rising. By African Creative Action Network (ACAN)
A sad state of affairs for young politically minded artists in Kenya Commentary Art can be a disruptive form of expression and a powerful tool to shift existing political and social realities. However, in Kenya, the creative industry is often corrupt, and the government ignores many young artists, especially those who speak up for democracy and human rights. The Kenyan psychologist and human rights defender Salima Macharia shares some insights gained through her daily work with young artivists (artist + activist) from informal settlements in Nairobi. By Salima Macharia
"We are all part of the system and therefore can be part of the solution." Music video The "Missing Voices" human rights network from Kenya which grew out of the Police Reforms Working Group Kenya (PRWG-K) is fighting on the front line to end the vicious cycle of police abuse of power. They partnered with Juliani, Flawless Konya, Mugureness, Anthem Republiq, and Abudabi Tembekali to create ‘Uwaga’ a music video aimed to inspire Kenyans to stand up against police brutality by illustrating the power of unity and re-imagining a nation whose principles are founded on equality and justice. By Missing voices network - Kenya
In another story Video This spoken word piece by Loveth Liberty explores how a rising young Nigerian population could inspire 'another story' much different from today's reality. By Loveth Liberty
Empowering young Black people in the Leadership Programme Video The Thought Leadership Programme at Triangle Project was identified to address the historical legacies of Apartheid South Africa. Young Black LGBTQI+ people in South Africa still bear the brunt of our history and do not have innovative and structured places to create social mobility to participate in the democratic agenda. These young LGBTQI+ people are often left out in contributing to change and governance due to the lack of a good civic education which not only plagues South Africa but the African continent at large. By Triangle Project
Young Voices Africa Dossier This dossier aims to amplify and spread knowledge about the political involvement of youth in Africa and to contribute to improving international support mechanisms for ‘Young Advocates For Democracy’ (YA4D).