Sub-Saharan Africa
We are the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF Africa), an independent German organisation that is committed to promoting liberal policy and politics around the world in the form of human rights, the rule of law, democracy, innovation, digitalisation and free trade.
We organise campaigns, media events, seminars, workshops, study tours, cultural happenings and training courses. We have activities in many countries in the region such as Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Guinea, Kenya, Mali, Namibia, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, Senegal, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia. We have offices in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Harare, Dar es Salaam, Nairobi, Abidjan and Dakar.
News
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It is Official, Hakainde Hichilema is President of the Republic of Zambia
It was a colourful gathering at Lusaka's National Heroes Stadium. Zambian people gathered along with many international dignitaries for a celebratory yet "modest" Presidential inauguration of the 7th President of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema. In an inaugural speech which mapped the leader’s vision and plans to move Zambia forward, a promise to put human rights, rule of law, press freedom and economic growth at the centre of their administrations goals was made.
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Uganda After the January 14 Presidential Elections with Opposition Leader Bobi Wine
Bobi Wine is in South Africa at the invitation of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom. Members of the media were invited to a press briefing and Q & A session with Bobi Wine to reflect on Uganda's January 2021 election, and the current state of human rights in country. SABC Foreign Editor Sophie Mokoena in conversation with Bobi Wine at FNF in Johannesburg.
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Human Rights Defenders – Fighting for Freedom and Democracy
The large-scale, pro-democracy protest movements of recent years have demonstrated: Individuals take extremely high risks when they campaign for civil and human rights and for free and fair elections in states where human rights are frequently violated. Our publication is dedicated to the work of human rights defenders - pro-democracy activists, opposition politicians and their supporters, whose important work continues to go unnoticed too frequently.
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The story of Jacob Zuma and Al Capone
On Tuesday, South Africa’s apex court found former President Jacob Zuma to be in contempt of court and sentenced him to a term of 15 months imprisonment. The Constitutional Court’s decision is a resounding affirmation of the supremacy of the Constitution and the rule of law. The court’s message is crystal clear: all are equal before the law and subject to its sanctions, even a former president.
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Initiating, Planning and Managing Coalitions
FNF is privileged to have representations by the esteemed panellists and contributors to discuss and unpack similarities, challenges and best practices against the experiences shared in the new ALN Handbook. ALN’s strategic partners, Democrats 66 (D66) and People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), reflect on the collaboration of documented testimonies and experiences of ALN member parties in their journeys of learning and working through varying examples.
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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 Impact of Covid-19 on the African Economy
The impact of Covid-19 on whole of the global economy is no longer in doubt. As the Covid-19 epidemic progresses, the outlook for economic growth is lowered. Indeed, the spread of Covid-19 has forced states to take measures that have an impact on the economy, namely the closing of borders, the closing of shops, total or partial lockdowns, etc. According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), we are heading towards a drop in global...
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We ask, how can women better reach their goals in society, politics or at work? Bonifasia Mapunda is a politician and senior officer in the Secretariat of Alliance for Change and Transparency (ACT_Wazalendo) amongst other roles in the party. In her #FemaleForward profile, she encourages young girls to not shy away from leading in politics. In this series we feature 15 female politicians who are participants of the Africa Liberal Network’s Women’s Empowerment Programme for 2021. The programme trains female politicians from ALN member parties to develop knowledge and skills in order to win candidate nominations and upcoming elections, or to be elected to internal party leadership positions. The programme also aims to dismantle barriers to women’s political participation and selection as candidates. #FemaleForward https://www.freiheit.org/sub-saharan-africa/focus/female-forward
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Girl child activist Barbara Kyagulanyi reads an excerpt from the 2020 Freedom Speech by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on this #DayOfTheGirl
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Do start-ups in your country have the potential to be sustainable strong institutions? What are some of the challenges facing start-ups in your country? Welcome to the seventh broadcast of Check Your Freedom, a new mini TV series that airs on Mindset Learn (Mindset is a 24/7 channels on DStv SA 319, DStv Africa, Open View HD, and Star Sat). Host Thando Xaba is joined by Clement Boadi, Sandiso Ncube and Sibongumusa Ncube to discuss start-ups and entrepreneurship in Africa. You too are also invited to take part in the programme discussions and by taking up the Check Your Freedom quiz to find out how liberal you are: www.checkyourfreedom.tv Check Your Freedom. Do the QUIZ!
