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Democracy Corner: How Africa’s Young Voters are Shaping Democracies

Africa’s youth, comprising approximately 60% of the continent’s population, are becoming a decisive force for democratic change. With increasing awareness of their political influence, young people are using the power.

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Democracy Corner: Africa’s Progress in Electoral Act Reforms

The narrative propagated by Western media and ideologists that Africa is incapable of holding free and fair elections is increasingly being dispelled. Evidence of significant electoral reforms across the continent.

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South Africa’s Democratic Elections Shakes the Foundation of Post-Apartheid Politics

Today May 29th, 2024, millions of South African voters head to polling stations nationwide for the seventh democratic general election since the end of apartheid in 1994—a brutal era of.

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10 Key Takeaways from President Ruto’s Visit to the White House

President Joe Biden welcomed Kenyan President William Ruto to the White House for a State Visit and Dinner, marking 60 years of U.S.-Kenya partnership. This occasion highlights the enduring and.

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Calls for Fair Elections Echo Across Tunisian Streets

Tunisia once celebrated for its strides toward democratic governance, now faces a challenging chapter in its political journey. President Kaïs Saïed’s unorthodox maneuvers, including the dissolution of Parliament in 2021.

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Election of Bassirou Diomaye Faye: A New Era of Democracy for Senegal?

In the wake of Senegal’s historic presidential election, the nation finds itself at the threshold of a new era, propelled by the victory of opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Against.

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The Maturity of Namibia’s Democracy: A Model for African Nations

Once emerging from the shadows of apartheid and colonial rule, Namibia has built a mature and stable democracy. In the heart of southern Africa, Namibia’s democracy has grown and matured.

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Democracy’s Tightrope: Nigerian Governance & Judicial Dependency

While the court is an essential part of any functioning democracy, there are serious risks associated with using it to determine who rules Nigeria. Too much dependence on the judiciary.

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Africa, Democracy, and the Military: A Paradigm Shift

The interaction between democracy and the military has had major repercussions in terms of influencing nations’ political landscapes. Africa, in particular, has witnessed a complicated and dynamic interplay between these.

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Military Juntas and Sustaining Democracy in Africa

In the last three decades, African countries have experienced considerable transformations in their political systems which have put the continent in tune with acceptable democratic principles based on the rule.

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