Rulers — and the oligarchs who support them — have found out how to establish a one-party state without resorting to coups.
Ngah Gabriel articles
Author Ngah Gabriel writes for Democracy Chronicles from the Republic of Cameroon. Ngah obtained a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Management (option Business Administration) from the University of Yaounde II-Soa, Cameroon in 2012. In 2015, he obtained a Master's degree in Political Science and International Relations (option MDynamics, Management and Security of Cross-Border Areas) from the same university.
Ngah joined Good Governance Counsel (GGC) in 2013 as a Research Assistant working under the supervision of Dr. James Kewir and was involved in research on conflict prevention, regional integration, cross-border trade and public service management.
The highlight of his passage at GGC was a presentation of a Conference Paper on the Causes of Electoral Conflicts in Africa, presented before an international audience of experts at the University of Buea, Cameroon. Work on that paper spurred in him the desire to focus his attention on the paradox of elections as a mode of democratic transition and conflict in Africa.
His research in this area has led him to take interest in understanding factors influencing non-compliance with elections which according to him appear to be central to the study of conflicts in Central Africa and beyond.
Ngah is currently a Doctoral Degree student in the field of politics. His research is on "Violence as Politics by Other Means in the Central African Republic, 1991-2017".
Lessons from Chad’s April 2021 coup
In view of the African Union’s weakness, a key lesson from Chad’s April 2021 coup is that democratisation depends on the people.
Chadian President Idriss Deby dies on the frontline
Chadian President Idriss Deby has died on the frontline. Elected for a 6th term April 11, Deby was wounded in combat with rebels.
American Democracy: Three Reasons For Resilience
America’s constitution, the separation of powers and federalism are why American democracy is one of the most resilient in the world.
The people, not Congress, should vote to impeach or acquit the President
The partisan nature of the impeachment process is the stamp of America’s flawed democracy. The people, not Congress should be the ones to impeach or acquit.
A deepening political divide exposed by 2020 State of the Union shows the need for voter’s decisive action
Key moments at the start and end of the 2020 State of the Union exposed deepening political divide in America, signal the need for voters’ decisive action.
Democracy in Crisis in Gabon as another Father-to-Son Transition Looms
To demonstrate its commitment to democracy in Africa, the international community must delegitimize father-to-son transfer of power on the continent.
An Impaired Ali Bongo Appoints His Son as De Facto Ruler of Gabon
Omar Bongo died in power in 2009 after 42 years of corrupt rule. His son, Ali, took over. Now impaired, Ali has appointed his son to rule Gabon de facto.
Whistleblower Ukraine complaint: has Trump captured the American State?
Against the backdrop of Russian interference in 2016 election, a whistleblower’s complaint over Trump call to Ukraine leader brings State capture to mind.
Robert Mugabe dies a Hero, Liberator or did he pass on a Foe, Oppressor?
As compared to decried white minority rule Mugabe was an economic disaster. He died more a foe to Zimbabwean people, an oppressor, than a hero or liberator.