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ngah gabrielAuthor 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".

Authoritarian-Overstretch Led to the Recent Gabon Coup Attempt

By Ngah Gabriel - January 13, 2019 1 Comment

The January 7, 2019, Gabon Coup Attempt, Outcome of Authoritarian-Overstretch

The coup attempt in Gabon was the result of authoritarian-overstretch as frustrations increase against the Bongo dynasty and the coup failed due to lack of widespread support.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Gabon

A Damning Report Sounds an Alarm on Political Violence in Burundi

By Ngah Gabriel - September 12, 2018 Leave a Comment

Regime Survival Political Violence in Burundi

When all is said and done, a concerted effort by the African Union can have some real impact. Cooperation towards international isolation, the freezing of assets, travel bans and embargos may be the only way forward.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Burundi, Dictatorships

Cambodia: How Long Hun Sen Been In Power

By Ngah Gabriel - September 10, 2018 Leave a Comment

Cambodia: How Long Hun Sen Been In Power

33 years. That is how long Hun Sen been in power. Longevity in power is not unique to Africa. Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen’s longevity in power, enforced dictatorially, is a case in point.

Filed Under: International Democracy, International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Asia, Cambodia, Dictatorships

Who Will Win 2018 Midterms? Recent History Says Democrats

By Ngah Gabriel - August 20, 2018 2 Comments

Currently, Trump is on the low-side of public opinion. As a result, the Democratic Party might effectively make a comeback in the House of Congress.

Filed Under: American Democracy Originals, Democracy in America

Is Mnangagwa Zimbabwe’s New Democrat?

By Ngah Gabriel - August 19, 2018 Leave a Comment

Mnangagwa Zimbabwe’s New Democrat

In his speech on Monday, Mnangagwa urged the nation to move ahead and put the election period behind. If this means not punishing military excesses during the recent PEV then Mnangagwa a democrat will continue to be doubtful.

Filed Under: International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Africa, Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe

Will Omar Al-Bashir Modify Sudan’s Constitution To Keep Power?

By Ngah Gabriel - August 18, 2018 Leave a Comment

Omar Al-Bashir Modify Sudan's Constitution

Reports say that Omar El-Bashir of Sudan intends to modify the constitution of Sudan to run for a third term in 2020. Wanted by the ICC, presidential immunity may serve Bashir well.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Sudan

Public Debates on Cuba’s Constitution Can Be Makings Of Democracy

By Ngah Gabriel - August 16, 2018 Leave a Comment

Cuba's Constitution rising

The most surprising move in this is that citizens have been invited to discuss the new Constitution. It seems there is opening to transform Cuba into a Socialist republic. Let’s hope these debates will be rigorous.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Caribbean, Castro Brothers, Cuba, Dictatorships, Direct Democracy and Referendums

Impunity For Australian Catholic Church Officials is a Mistake

By Ngah Gabriel - August 15, 2018 Leave a Comment

As a Bishop of the Catholic Church, Wilson should be a beacon of truth and an example to his flock and the rest of society. To have failed in his moral duties should have earned him a stricter sentence.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Asia, Australia, Religion and Democracy

South Africa Moves Toward Land Expropriation Without Compensation

By Ngah Gabriel - August 13, 2018 Leave a Comment

South Africa’s Ramaphosa of the ruling ANC announced the amendment of the Constitution to ease the expropriation of land without compensation.

Filed Under: International Democracy, International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Africa, South Africa

DRC Elections: Bemba Succeeds to Apply as Presidential Candidate

By Ngah Gabriel - August 6, 2018 Leave a Comment

DRC Elections

Jean-Pierre Bemba, 55, has succeeded to apply as a presidential candidate for the long-delayed elections to be held on 23 December 2018 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Filed Under: International Democracy, International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo

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