Democratic consolidation in postcolonial Africa remains fraught with challenges, from entrenched ruling parties to military coups that have taken place…
Democracy, Development and Governance
Weak Institutions and Democratic Backsliding in Africa: Reflections on the New Wave of Military Coups in West Africa
Africa is witnessing a gradual backsliding of democracy, increasingly manifesting in the growing rate of military coups unfolding across the…
Special Issue – Defending Democracy in Africa: Challenges and Options
In their latest report documenting the experiences and attitudes of African citizens towards democracy in the past 25 years, Afrobarometer…
Political and security implications of public reactions to unconstitutional changes of government in (West) Africa: The curious case of Burkina Faso
In the run-up of activities leading up to the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS),…
Aborted Democratic Peacebuilding in Sudan: A Tale of Western Apathy, Regional Encroachments, and Domestic Disillusionment
The views expressed here emanated from a panel discussion on “Trendlines and Transformations in African Democratic Governance: Lessons for US-Africa…
Is US-Africa Relations at the Crossroads: What does it mean for Africa?
The views expressed here emanated from a panel discussion on “Trendlines and Transformations in African Democratic Governance: Lessons for US-Africa…
Transitional Justice, Conflict Prevention, and Violence in Post-War Sierra Leone: Gaps and Opportunities
Introduction The year 2024 marks two decades since the publication of the final report of the “Truth and Reconciliation Commission…
The Notion of the “Veil of Ignorance” in Uganda’s 1995 Constitutional Reforms
Introduction Since John Rawls’ publication of “A Theory of Justice,” the notion of the “veil of ignorance” remains relevant to…
Democratic Backsliding in Africa: Understanding the Current Challenges
The return of multiparty democracy, which followed the end of the Cold War is once again experiencing a decline.
Anticipating the new awful: Covid-19 and South Africa’s fragile peace
The coronavirus and lockdown measures have had a crippling effect on the South African economy and her people. The pandemic…