Southern African governments clamped down on vocal journalists, activists, and opposition politicians in 2017
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A tough year ahead for South Africa’s newly elected president
Cyril Ramaphosa, the newly elected president of South Africa’s governing African National Congress (ANC) is in a race against time to unite, renew and rebuild trust in Africa’s oldest liberation movement before the country’s 2019 national elections. This is going to be a hard task following the ANC’s decisive 54th conference where the party emerged […]
Scientific information is the key to democracy
Science can help the public address an uncertain future. Only a policy of openness will ensure a shared commitment
When Monarchs Run For Elections: Leadership Alternation in Africa
A study in which we look at the level of democracy in four countries where the present incumbent has been in power for more than 15 years and four other countries where two or more Presidents succeeded in office in the last 15 years.
South Africa to Hold Secret Vote to Oust President Zuma
South Africa’s top jurists ruled parliament can hold a no-confidence vote against the president
Where is Africa’s Youth Vote?
The widening age gap between African leaders and their populations is a cause for concern. For instance, in 2016, the average median age of the African population was 20, while the average age for Heads of State was 66.
Zimbabwe’s Peace and Reconciliation Efforts Are Never Too Late
A National Peace and Reconciliation Commission. For a long time, this is what the people of Zimbabwe have been clamoring for in the hope that a convergence would provide the much-needed fillip for forgiveness and healing.
ANC Closer to Ousting Zuma After New Corruption Accusations
South Africa’s African National Congress has been hurt by a new wave of corruption allegations
The Lesotho Snap General Elections in Perspective
Lesotho’s snap general elections were historic in that more voters turned out that any previous election. However, the race to form a new government is obviously pitting once allies against each other.
Anti-Graft Watchdog to Probe South Africa’s Dlamini-Zuma
South Africa’s watchdog will investigate the government’s providing of protection services to Dlamini-Zuma