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16 Days of Activism 2025: Reflections on Gender-Based Violence in an Expanding World

3 months ago in

During the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence this year, I found myself returning again and again to conversations with colleagues, friends, and family. Not only in formal spaces, but in WhatsApp voice notes, calls, and quiet moments of shared exhaustion. What stood out

Reclaiming Power, Reimagining Debt under Africa’s Moment

3 months ago in

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When I entered the High-Level Dialogue on Rethinking Debt Sustainability and Exploring Africa’s Alternative Financing Models on 17 November 2025 in Johannesburg, I felt the pulse of a continent refusing to be defined by its liabilities. Convened by the African Union Commission, AFRODAD, UNDP, UNECA,

Intermediaries as Partners in the Civic Ecosystem for a Better Society

6 months ago in

This month marks one year since I began my journey at the Southern Africa Trust. When I joined, I was both excited and anxious. I wondered how my “radical” ideas, my curiosity about new ways of working with social movements, and my appetite for risk

End Dependent NGOs. Build African Philanthropy. Reclaim Civic Power.

7 months ago in

I read with interest the article “The End of the Age of NGOs?How Civil Society Lost Its Post–Cold War Power by Professors Sarah Bush and Jennifer Hadden and the critique by Florian Irminger’s provocation “End NGOs: Only Authoritarians Win”. The two write ups, incisive in

Invisible Yet Indispensable: The Urgent Need for Social Protection for Informal Women Workers

12 months ago in

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Last week, as we marked International Women’s Day, we reflected on the persistent structural inequalities that continue to shape women’s economic realities. This week, I am especially honored to dedicate this blog to the incredible work of EverJoice (EJ) Win, whose advocacy and tireless efforts

Reparations as Revolutionary Praxis: Reimagining Global Justice Through African Power

1 year ago in

The African Union, launched its Theme of the Year “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations” at the 38th AU Summit in Addis Ababa in February 2025. This is a big shift in narratives and worth exploring to understand its roots and

The Politics of Exhaustion: Mental Health Crisis in Zimbabwe’s Civil Society

1 year ago in

In Zimbabwe’s protracted crisis, exhaustion has emerged as a powerful tool of authoritarian control. This analysis explores how systemic fatigue undermines civil society’s effectiveness through a personal lens, examining the intersection of political economy, human rights, and mental health in human rights defense work. The

The Care Crisis: Reimagining Policy Through the Eyes of Caregivers

1 year ago in

As we marked International Day of Care on October 29th, a day dedicated to recognizing the invaluable contribution of caregivers worldwide, I found myself reflecting deeply on my own journey as a caregiver. My story is not unique, but it illuminates the critical gaps in

African Civil Society Must Advocate for the UN Tax Convention

3 years ago in

Given the increased dependence of many African countries on mineral wealth driven by the spiraling demand for critical minerals, a cure for the cancerous corporate tax dodging is urgently required. The adoption of a resolution by the UN calling on the UNGA to begin negotiations

Time up for Kleptocrats: A Call to Action for Civil Society Organizations

3 years ago in

advocacy strategies

Recently, I had the privilege of attending an anti-kleptocracy workshop in Nairobi, which emphasized the importance of collaboration between civil society organizations in the fight against kleptocracy. For those who are unfamiliar, kleptocracy is a system of government where those in power use their positions

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