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David Kode

David Kode is the advocacy and campaigns lead for Civicus, a global alliance of civil society organisations

Regional human rights bodies such as the African Court issue judgments that support fundamental freedoms. Often these decisions overrule rulings made by governments.
ACHPR

Why are African countries undermining the rights bodies they created?

African states are starting to withdraw from rights bodies when rulings go against them

  • David Kode
5 min read
In some of the countries having elections this year, the results will not only be determined by what happens on polling day.
ABIY AHMED

Elections test Africa’s democracy

Nine countries will go to the polls this year, but most will be held amid violence and suppression

  • David Kode
6 min read