Africa in 2023: Economies, power and fear of famine
Economic worries, political uncertainty and insecurity look set to continue in parts of Sub-Saharan Africa in 2023.

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Economic worries, political uncertainty and insecurity look set to continue in parts of Sub-Saharan Africa in 2023.
People without an acceptable form of voter ID can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate to show at the polls.
The UK Government has decided to prevent the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from becoming law.
The 2021 census in England and Wales asked about sexual orientation and gender identity for the first time. What do the first results tell us?
What new developments came from COP27 and how were they received by the international community?
The Government has consulted on a draft strategy and policy statement for the Electoral Commission, which it must produce under the Elections Act 2022.