Many politicians have put internal party battles and their own interests over the well-being of citizens, eroding the public’s trust in them and in democratic institutions. This needs to change
Climate change needs to be front and centre of party manifestos
The timely and constitutional transfer of power also strengthened confidence in democracy, not only for the citizens of Senegal but for many across the continent
All too frequently, the solutions provided in manifestos are simplistic, time-consuming and expensive to implement
Political parties and voters need to understand that a fundamental principle of democracy is that political systems should represent the desires and best interests of all citizens
A government statement on Monday said millions of South Africans had already heeded the call to cast their vote and that the vibrant atmosphere at voting stations around the country “is encouraging”
Vuwani residents are ready to vote, but none of the top three parties is wooing them
It is still unclear how discontent with politics, and the effects of Covid-19, will affect voter turnout, according to research company Ipsos
‘It is not reasonably possible or likely that the local government election scheduled for October 2021 will be held in a free and fair manner’ – Justice Dikgang Moseneke
But both surveys ultimately suggest that Zambia’s governing party is under considerable pressure
Pure politics: Incoming Electoral Act changes could revolutionise our political landscape. Or not
The number of adults who didn’t vote in the 2019 elections reflects citizens’ disenchantment with their representatives. Perhaps Covid-19 presents government with the chance to change this