"The elections of 2014 demonstrated a lot of weaknesses in Malawi’s electoral system...which renders it vulnerable to errors that can…
Malawi’s 2014 Elections: An Assessment
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.
Article 46A Bis: A Step Backward in Ending Impunity in Africa
"If this retrogressive provision comes into force, the survivors and victims of atrocities will have no option but to seek…
Democracy versus Stability: Political Reconciliation and the Government of National Unity in Zanzibar
"Race, political economy, social classes, the struggle for democracy, the question of unity, and proximate factors such as leadership have…
The May 2014 Malawi Elections: A Democratic Success Story?
"These results have been widely embraced by democracy enthusiasts and seen as a significant milestone in Malawi’s democratization project ....…
Kenya 2013 Elections: A Reflection
"The 2013 Kenyan elections should be assessed as a process and not as an event. Although it is not clear…