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Democracy In Africa

Kenya’s press freedom under siege amid protests and government crackdown
Thought Leader
/ 18 July 2024

Kenya’s press freedom under siege amid protests and government crackdown

A free press is an essential element of a democratic society, and in the battle for justice and accountability

By Sibahle Zuma
Democracy in Africa: digital voting technology and social media can be a force for good – and bad
Opinion
/ 31 May 2024

Democracy in Africa: digital voting technology and social media can be a force for good – and bad

Many African countries have weak election management systems, and citizens are rightly worried about human interference in electoral processes

By Maxwell Maseko
A critical look at the electoral conditions in Zimbabwe
Partner Content
/ 25 August 2023

A critical look at the electoral conditions in Zimbabwe

‘Any win by ZANU-PF is a death sentence for its citizens, and will contribute to a deteriorating outlook for the region’

By Derek Davey
Rekindling democracy: UDF’s resurgence and the quest for an active citizenry
Partner Content
/ 25 August 2023

Rekindling democracy: UDF’s resurgence and the quest for an active citizenry

The UDF’s re-emergence stems from a deep-seated concern about the erosion of the values and principles that were its lifeblood

By Popo Molefe
Innovation Foundation for Democracy – Call for applications – Financial and Administrative Manager
Partner Content
/ 26 June 2023

Innovation Foundation for Democracy – Call for applications – Financial and Administrative Manager

The appointee will planning and implement the administrative functions of the foundation

By Special Reports
Shadow states infest Africa’s democracies
Africa
/ 24 September 2021

Shadow states infest Africa’s democracies

Two recent reports show evidence that democracy in Africa is being threatened by private power networks

By Idayat Hassan
Two surveys, two wildly different predictions for Zambia’s election
Africa
/ 9 July 2021

Two surveys, two wildly different predictions for Zambia’s election

But both surveys ultimately suggest that Zambia’s governing party is under considerable pressure

By Simon Allison
JJ Rawlings left an indelible mark on Ghana’s history
Africa
/ 25 November 2020

JJ Rawlings left an indelible mark on Ghana’s history

The air force pilot and former president used extreme measures, including a coup, enforced ‘discipline’ through executions, ‘disappearances’ and floggings, but reintroduced democracy

By Audrey Donkor
Moral leadership is essential for curbing corruption
Article
/ 7 March 2020

Moral leadership is essential for curbing corruption

The term ‘corruption’ is a convenient scapegoat that leaders deploy to mask their moral failings. Instead, they should re-evaluate their personal ethics

By Solosh Pillay and Chris Jones
The time has come for democratic Africa
Analysis
/ 6 November 2014

The time has come for democratic Africa

When the Berlin Wall fell 25 years ago, world politics changed forever. But did Africa benefit?

By Staff Reporter
SA’s reputation is undeserved
Analysis
/ 6 September 2013

SA’s reputation is undeserved

South Africa’s transition to democracy is held up as an example but the old underlying problems endure, writes Jaap de Visser and Nico Steytler.

By Staff Reporter
Secret funding enslaves a free society
Analysis
/ 2 August 2013

Secret funding enslaves a free society

Private donors are only a small clique and they should not be dictating party policy and decisions.

By Staff Reporter

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