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Adem K Abebe

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Adem K Abebe

Lecturer and editor of ConstitutionNet, International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, University of Pretoria

African Heads of State pose for a group photograph before the opening ceremony of the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa on February 17, 2024. (Photo by Michele Spatari / AFP)
AFRICA

The African Union has a poor record of protecting democracy. 2024 was no different

Whenever its resolve to protect democracy has been tested, the continental body has fallen short

  • Adem K Abebe
7 min read
Lazarus Chakwera, Malawi’s President. (Amos Gumulira/AFP)
DEMOCRACY

Chakwera has his work cut out restoring democratic rule that delivers for Malawians

The new president leads a party which was at the forefront of the country’s fight for independence from Britain and went on to rule during the 27-year dictatorship of Hastings…

  • Adem K Abebe
7 min read
The cha?irperson of the AU Commission as well as some western p?owers have condemned the attacks on civilian protesters. (Stringer/Reuters)
AFRICAN UNION

Sudan: A chance for the AU to refine support for countries in crisis

The killing of protesters by the Sudanese military signifies its reluctance to hand over power, as demanded by the African Union

  • Adem K Abebe
5 min read