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In East Africa, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom has been managing projects in Tanzania and Kenya from 1991. Since the early 1990s, Tanzania has been going through a political and economic transition process towards a pluralistic political system and a free market economy.
The Foundation supports its partners to build political leadership and party structures. We assist in strengthening civil society for democratic legitimate governance that guarantees and protects freedom of opinion, freedom of assembly, accountability and that creates opportunities for development and growth. The Foundation supports political partners to foster pluralistic societies and multiparty political
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Challenging Social Norms that Violate the Rights of Women in Maasai Communities
The Maasai community is known globally for its vibrant traditions, culture, and dress code. Behind the beauty of the culture and smiles, women are living in the darkness of poverty and suppressive cultural practices. A Maasai girl is considered a source of wealth for the family, thus “property of her father”, that she can be married off at tender age to an elderly man and in case the husband passes on, she will be “inherited” by her in-laws especially the husbands’ brother or eldest son.
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Inspiring Women 2022
It is not easy and I realised that all over the world, women are facing common challenges that men do not face in the same leadership roles. Our communities expect so much from women but at the same time, they need us to be careful and follow their rules. Our societies think that if a woman becomes a leader or politician, she should not dress in a certain way and she should communicate in a certain way, something that is not expected from men.
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How Kijana Inuka Project Esteems Youths To Engage Self-Employment
We all know that the level of skills imparted to the youth in entrepreneurship determines their ability to comprehend the concepts involved in the business operations including production, management, and marketing that is why the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) deserves a praise on enlightening the youth (who are the majority in the population) and energetic to promote economic growth in the country.
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THE CLASH OF SYSTEMS: African Perceptions of the European Union and China Engagement
“The African survey participants hold up a mirror to European policy on Africa and expose Europe’s sometimes still paternalistic and romantic view of Africa. Europe's belief in the superiority of its own values contrasts with the pragmatic view of Africans on the performance and behaviour of the two partners (the EU and China)," says Stefan Schott, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation in East Africa Project Director.
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East Africa needs a liberal restart to protect and promote civil liberties
The past year has been hard for East Africans. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on the health and economies of our nations. As the threat of further waves persist and international travel, tourism and business remains largely on hold, things will continue to be difficult. We face a long road ahead in navigating a path to economic recovery and a challenging vaccine roll-out.
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The DRC joins the East Africa Community bloc
On April 8, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) formally joined the East African Community (EAC), a regional trade and political bloc. Analysts say that both the DRC and its neighbours stand to benefit from the new arrangement, which will expand the EAC as far west as the Atlantic Ocean and further open Congo’s market of 90 million people to the region. But the DRC’s ongoing security challenges could also complicate its integration.
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Russian invasion on Ukraine: Impact on Africa
When Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, the effects immediately rippled out around the world. In sub-Saharan Africa, the conflict has thus far been felt most acutely as a commodities crisis, with prices of key goods imported from Russia and Ukraine already beginning to spike. But there are also diplomatic tensions brewing over the treatment of African students in Ukraine, as well as how African countries position themselves in relation to the conflict.
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#Langa100 #HumanRightsDay21March Alfred Magwaca became a tour guide in Langa with the passion to counter "the distortion of history" that he says was taking place in his community. He recalls that the anti pass laws marches in the Western Cape province in South Africa took place on 30 March 1960 and not on 21 March as in Sharpville. The pass laws were designed by the apartheid government to tighten state control over the movement of black South Africans. Langa will be commemorating the pass laws marches of 30 March 1960 today (30 March 2023).
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#Langa100 #HumanRightsDay21March Nomthunzi Jacobs, the founder of Guga S'Thebe Cultural Centre in Langa speaks of the importance of "building bridges", in the context of #Langa, highlight how the lack of equal education, economic participation and a lack of investment are a human rights issue in Langa. This, as the township celebrates its centenary and looks into the future.
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What should the modern liberal approach to Africa's problems be? The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in Africa brings you the first episode of the Liberal Informer. Hosted by Ayanda Sihlahla, the series uses humour to highlight and encourage debate on current affairs. In this first episode, we take a look at sanctions in the African context. Have sanctions produced the desired results in Africa? During the recent annual African Union (AU) General Assembly in Addis Ababa, a discussion was held to probe the possible lifting of sanctions on Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea by the AU at the time. The three West Africa countries have sanctions imposed on them by the AU and are suspended from the Economic Community of West African States. This is because of military juntas that have taken over in the three countries. Sudan is also on the list of countries who are on the AU sanction list. There have been different types of sanctions on various African nations in the form of economic and diplomatic sanctions. Many would say the sanctions have not been effective, whilst some would say that sanctions are necessary and are a valid approach to resolving conflicts. The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom as an institution is pro-sanctions. Even so, the institution does encourage debate and dialogue of challenges affecting our societies and tries to come up with the best modern liberal approaches to solving these challenges. In this context, and in line with globally debates on what the 21st century’s approach to resolving conflicts that would normally lead to sanctions should be, we would like to hear what you think? #LiberalInformer
