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 have been active in Sub-Saharan Africa since 1964. 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, Tanzania, Uganda, Senegal, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia.
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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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The Freedom Festival : 27 September 2021
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in collaboration with Nigerian musicians BANTU, Ugandan musician and opposition leader Bobi Wine, South African musician Zolani Mahola (The One Who Sings) and the MIAGI Youth Orchestra / MICM Musicians will be broadcasting the virtual Freedom Festival titled "Change through Music” on 27 September 2021 at 13:00 CAT.
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Will Zambia’s elections 2021 be free and fair?
This Thursday, August 12th 2021, Zambians will head to polling stations to choose their candidates for President, Parliament, and local councils. There are 7 023 499 registered voters across 12 152 polling stations in 156 constituencies. Although 16 candidates will be contesting the Presidency, most analysts are agreed that this election will be a two-horse race between incumbent President Edgar Lungu of the Patriotic Front (PF) and Hakainde Hichilema of the UPND.
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No Future for Africa Without Equal Access to Education for Women
Women empowerment has been at the core of the Foundations work in sub-Saharan Africa for a number of years now. There are issues that existed before the pandemic that will most likely exist post the pandemic. What then can be done now to drive a new narrative along with the new normal to ensure that the African agenda for women empowerment and gender equality doesn’t fall away as the world relooks into the future? The best way is to learn through experience.
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Sheroes Empowered to Empower
Women empowerment has been at the core of the Foundations work in sub-Saharan Africa for a number of years now. There are issues that existed before the pandemic that will most likely exist post the pandemic. What then can be done now to drive a new narrative along with the new normal to ensure that the African agenda for women empowerment and gender equality doesn’t fall away as the world relooks into the future? The best way is to learn through experience.
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Human Rights Films Exhibition
On the evening of 30 March, human rights activists across the sub-Saharan Africa region took part in the hosting of a virtual human rights videos watch party. The exhibition was on five human rights short-films that were produced by FNF Africa between 2018 and 2020. The films profile various human rights issues in the region such as human trafficking, corruption, persecution of journalists, LGBT+ rights violations and violence towards women by men.
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Africa Liberal Women Empowerment Programme
Diversity and inclusion is a priority for the all liberals, thus we continue to support the Africa Liberal Women Empowerment Programme, which is in collaboration with ALN member parties and strategic partners. The Africa Liberal Women Empowerment Programme supports the advocacy of the UN Women.
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To be free, Africa must be liberated from its liberators
I am honoured to stand before you today to address Liberal International’s 62nd Congress. And I am deeply honoured to receive this year’s African Freedom Prize, on behalf of my party, the Democratic Alliance. I would like to thank the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, not only for this award, but also for the work they do in promoting liberal values, particularly here in Africa.
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"Check Your Freedom" do the quiz!
Do you decide how you live and love; or should someone else decide for you? Take a quick “Your Freedom Check” quiz. You will learn something new about yourself. The quiz will take you through scenarios that depict freedom of expression, freedom of the press, social market economy, property rights, freedom of association and the rule of law.
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As a campaigner for women’s rights and press freedom, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in sub-Saharan Africa has in the past few years increased support for various initiatives around increasing gender equality in the newsroom and how women are portrayed in African media. FNF Africa is partnering with the Graça Machel Trust’s Women in Media Network for a series of strategy and planning workshops focusing on enhancing and growing the footprint of women in media. The WIMN has 34 members from at least 15 countries in Africa.
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Join us on 27 September 2021 at 13:00 CAT for the Change Through Music concert together with Bobi Wine Zolani Mahola BANTU MIAGI - Music is a great Investment and Morris Isaacson Centre for Music. Watch here: https://www.freiheit.org/sub-saharan-africa/change-through-music
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We ask, how can women better reach their goals in society, politics or at work? Mphatso Jumbe founded MOVE the first feminist women’s organization which initiated studies to understand why young women do not participate in addressing issues that affect their lives and why in general they do not participate in public life. In the Female Forward profile video, Mphatso says that it is the obligation of every young person to play a role in the development of their nation. In the series that will feature 15 female politicians who are participants of the Africa Liberal Network’s Women’s Leadership 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
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