The Commonwealth Expert Team however flagged flags gaps in the country’s electoral system, with a central concern being the state of voter education and registration
A free press is an essential element of a democratic society, and in the battle for justice and accountability
Many African countries have weak election management systems, and citizens are rightly worried about human interference in electoral processes
‘Any win by ZANU-PF is a death sentence for its citizens, and will contribute to a deteriorating outlook for the region’
The UDF’s re-emergence stems from a deep-seated concern about the erosion of the values and principles that were its lifeblood
The appointee will planning and implement the administrative functions of the foundation
Two recent reports show evidence that democracy in Africa is being threatened by private power networks
But both surveys ultimately suggest that Zambia’s governing party is under considerable pressure
The air force pilot and former president used extreme measures, including a coup, enforced ‘discipline’ through executions, ‘disappearances’ and floggings, but reintroduced…
The term ‘corruption’ is a convenient scapegoat that leaders deploy to mask their moral failings. Instead, they should re-evaluate their personal ethics
When the Berlin Wall fell 25 years ago, world politics changed forever. But did Africa benefit?
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.
Private donors are only a small clique and they should not be dictating party policy and decisions.
