Representing a range of engaging perspectives on elections and governance in Africa, these Kujenga Amani essays highlight various democratic reforms, institutional analyses, and various strategies for achieving good governance in Africa.
Democratic consolidation in postcolonial Africa remains fraught with challenges, from entrenched ruling parties to military coups that have taken place…
In May 2023, the government of Lesotho tabled the Omnibus Bill (10th and 11th Amendment to the Constitution) in parliament.…
Introduction One of the formidable challenges facing Ghana as it approaches the 2024 general elections is how the country can…
Introduction The year 2024 marks two decades since the publication of the final report of the “Truth and Reconciliation Commission…
South Africa is currently undergoing a resurgence in student protests, with students agitating for free, decolonized education. The most prominent…
"The next few weeks will see heightened political tensions in Côte d’Ivoire, and key actors, particularly the Economic Community of…
"Although the media...are expected to observe, investigate, and subsequently report news as objectively as possible, these institutions are powerful political…
"The commitment of a section of the opposition to unseating Nkurunziza’s regime, coupled with divisions within the military and the…
"Press freedom is an important element of the democratization process. The freedom to report critically and question decisions promotes transparency…
"As Ugandans we need to push for a systematic and comprehensive overhaul of the entire constitution, which in its current…
