April 14, 2019

Learning the Lessons of Protests 

While the removal of long-term dictatorial leaders is undoubtedly a cause for celebration, it seems that protestors and opposition groups in Algeria and Sudan have learned […]
September 21, 2017

Togo: The End of a Dynasty?

On 19th August 2017, protests spread across Togo as people came out onto the streets calling for the end of the Gnassingbé family dynasty. The president […]
December 18, 2014

Elections in 2015: Cote d’Ivoire

In November 2014, Cote d’Ivoire was struck by protests which highlighted the fragile nature of the country’s armed forces. The protestors, who were former rebels now […]