Highlighting the Drivers and Characteristics of Recent Trends in Unconstitutional Military Takeovers in...
The introduction of the democratization process in Africa more than three decades ago ushered in hopes of an end to the dominantly authoritarian rule...
Lifting of Presidential Term Limits and Risk of Instability in the Central African Republic
The idea of lifting presidential term limits was gradually introduced during the Republican dialogue.
Electoral Democracy in Africa: lessons from Malawi and Cabo Verde
As a result of Malawi's presidential election of June 23, 2020, opposition leader Lazarus Chakwera was declared the winner over incumbent President Peter Mutharika....
Understanding the Military Coup in Burkina Faso
After Chad, Mali and Guinea, Burkina Faso has now joined the list of countries hit by a military coup in the last two years...
The Endless Transitions After Coups in Africa: Democracy in Turmoil
Since 2019, we have been witnessing the reemergence of coups in Africa. In Sudan, after several popular demonstrations, the army ousted Omar El Beshir...
ALPHA CONDÉ: THE END
Obsessed by the charms of a lifetime presidency, a new despotic trend in some countries of the African continent, Alpha Condé had carried out a constitutional forcible passage that undermined the democratic aspirations of the Guinean people.
Are Sanctions an Effective Remedy for Guinea’s Recent Coup?
The military coup in Guinea stands in stark contrast to the AU charter, and while ECOWAS and the AU have refrained from imposing sanctions, there is the legal and moral justification for such an outcome.
The Challenge of the Decentralization Process in Cameroon
At the current stage of decentralization, the resurgence of ethicized identity and community tensions is a reality.
Reconciling the Imperatives of Security and the Defense of Democracy: What Is Possible?
Introduction
Everyday violence is a concern for rulers and ruled across the world. Preventing violence regularly leads to interference in the democratic processes. Between...
Is Somaliland the Symbol of Democracy in the Horn of Africa?
Democratic principles and practices are inherent in a people, especially in people who are patriotic and have an urge for prosperity and posterity. It is from this spectrum...
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The Role of International Organizations in Promoting Democratic Governance in Central Africa
Introduction:
Long criticized for their poor governance, African countries, particularly those in Central Africa, have embarked on far-reaching political and institutional reforms (1) . The...
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Introduction
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Enhancing Human Security and Strategic Peacebuilding for Sustainable Development in Africa
Introduction
Throughout our journey since independence, Africa has faced a series of crises that have tragically escalated into conflicts. These conflicts have too often...
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