In May 2023, the government of Lesotho tabled the Omnibus Bill (10th and 11th Amendment to the Constitution) in parliament.…
Lesotho’s National Assembly and Senate at Loggerheads Over Peace Reforms
Elections & Governance
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.
Analyzing Approaches to Governing Diversity: Insights from the Political Manifestoes of Ghana’s Political Parties
Introduction One of the formidable challenges facing Ghana as it approaches the 2024 general elections is how the country can…
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…
Fees Must Fall: Lessons from Student Struggles in South Africa
South Africa is currently undergoing a resurgence in student protests, with students agitating for free, decolonized education. The most prominent…
The Path to the Ivoirian Presidential Elections: Past Strife and Current Challenges
"The next few weeks will see heightened political tensions in Côte d’Ivoire, and key actors, particularly the Economic Community of…
Mediating Electoral Violence in a Polarized Society: The Case of Zimbabwe
"Although the media...are expected to observe, investigate, and subsequently report news as objectively as possible, these institutions are powerful political…
Peace at Stake in Burundi: Could the Crisis Escalate, and Is There a Way Out?
"The commitment of a section of the opposition to unseating Nkurunziza’s regime, coupled with divisions within the military and the…
Press Freedoms and the Need to Repeal Draconian Media Legislation in Tanzania
"Press freedom is an important element of the democratization process. The freedom to report critically and question decisions promotes transparency…
Amending the Uganda Constitution: Isn’t It Time to Rethink the Process and the Key Issues?
"As Ugandans we need to push for a systematic and comprehensive overhaul of the entire constitution, which in its current…
Malawi’s 2014 Elections: An Assessment
"The elections of 2014 demonstrated a lot of weaknesses in Malawi’s electoral system...which renders it vulnerable to errors that can…