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Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) supporters cheer in the streets of Gaborone in November as President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s party suffers a resounding defeat in general elections. (Photo by MONIRUL BHUIYAN/AFP via Getty Images)

The beginning of the end of the liberation party era

Nepotism, graft, shifting ideologies: Southern Africa’s liberation parties have experienced historic setbacks in 2024

Nic Cheeseman

ANC debate: Documents reveal a party filled with tensions

South Africa and Namibia: Why liberation movements fail when they come to power

The ruling elites have demonstrated that they are less interested in democracy than they are in pursuing self interests and the retention of power

Henning Melber