politics

Three of the 39 women elected to Rwanda's legislature in September 2003. From left: Constance Rwaka, Solange Tuyisenge and Athanasie Gahondogo.

Women break into African politics

Quota systems allow more women to gain elected office

Wide view of the Security Council.

Prime minister’s appointment ‘important step’ for ending Guinea-Bissau crisis, says Security Council

Africa Guinea-Bissau

A wide view of the Security Council in session.

Security Council extends UN mission in Libya, urges parties to finalize political accord

People demonstrate in Bujumbura against a decision by Burundi’s ruling party to nominate President Pierre Nkurunziza to run for a third term (April 2015).

UN chief urges Burundian President to ‘pursue path of inclusivity and reconciliation’

A seat at the table

African youth demand a say in decision making

Bid to end subsidy stirs protest in Nigeria

Unrest highlights problems of mismanagement and corruption