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News | Freedom of the press

May 5th, 2026

Reporters Without Borders: Press freedom faces unprecedented threats

The latest rankings from Reporters Without Borders show the extent to which press freedom is under pressure worldwide – particularly in Africa.

By Arne Schütte

Millions in the Philippines head to polls in crucial mid-term elections ?LANAO DEL SUR, PHILIPPINES - MAY 12: A villager collapses due to heat temperature in the area as she waits outside the school precinct during the 2025 midterm elections on May 12, 2025. Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has seen most of the election-related violence, including deadly attacks on candidates, supporters, and election officers. Philippines World. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage.

News | Democracy

April 23rd, 2026

Extreme weather: How climate change is shaping elections around the world

Floods, hurricanes and heat waves are discouraging voters from going to the polls, putting pressure on democracies – especially fragile ones in Asia and Africa – according to an analysis by IDEA.

By Kai Schöneberg

Johann Wadephul (CDU), Bundesaussenminister, aufgenommen im Rahmen eines Treffens mit Aleksandar Vucic, Praesident der Republik Serbien, in Belgrad, 17.11.2025.

Feature | EU enlargement

April 21st, 2026

Serbia: Why the opposition is hoping for more support from Berlin and Brussels

Serbian opposition figures are drawing new hope from Péter Magyar’s election victory in Hungary. Leading critics of President Aleksandar Vučić are calling on Brussels and Berlin to increase pressure on the regime in Belgrade.

By Till Hoppe and Stephan Israel

Feature | Elections

April 10th, 2026

Presidential Elections: Benin faces a choice between continuity and a new beginning

On April 12, Benin will elect a new president. Romuald Wadagni is the clear favorite to succeed incumbent Talon. Regional tensions between Benin and its neighboring AES states have recently escalated.

By Lucia Weiß

Feature | Freedom of the press

April 7th, 2026

East Africa: How concerning is Tanzanian tycoon Rostam Aziz’s media buying spree?

Rostam Aziz is a well-connected and extremely wealthy Tanzanian businessman with a background in politics. He is currently making headlines with a media takeover in neighboring Kenya that could have repercussions across East Africa.

By Peter Theuri

News | Democracy

March 31st, 2026

Tanzania: German government will not make any new commitments to development cooperation for the time being

At first, the German government had refrained from criticizing the violence that followed the elections in Tanzania. However, the government is currently reviewing its new commitments to development cooperation.

By David Renke

News | Democracy

March 27th, 2026

BTI: Positive economic transformation in West and Central Africa despite the rise of autocracy

While Africa, too, has not been immune to the broader trend toward autocracy – with West Africa in particular reaching a political low point – there are more encouraging signs on the economic front.

By David Renke

News | Somalia

March 6th, 2026

Somali parliament extends terms of office at short notice in election year

Somalia’s parliament has extended the terms of office of both its members and the president by one year. As a result, both lawmakers and the president will now be able to remain in office for five years. The opposition has rejected the constitutional amendment and is calling for elections to be held in May.

By Redaktion Table

BUDAPEST, Feb. 16, 2026 -- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban (R) and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio shake hands after a joint press conference in Budapest, Hungary on Feb. 16, 2026.

Feature | Democracy

February 17th, 2026

MAGA influence: NGOs should disclose foreign donors

The US government has announced that it will provide financial support to sympathetic organizations in Europe. Marco Rubio’s visit, during which he endorsed the election of Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, is in keeping with this approach – but there is resistance to this malign influence.

By Markus Grabitz and Stephan Israel

Feature | Elections

January 6th, 2026

Political outlook: Africa’s elections to watch in 2026

Africa will see a large number of significant elections in 2026, shaped by political instability and authoritarian tendencies. Elections in Ethiopia and Morocco, in particular, could have a major impact on regional stability.

By David Renke