Democracy

Authoritarianism in Africa is not sustained by state violence alone. It is also reinforced by societal and cultural attitudes toward power and politics.

María Corina Machado’s staunch advocacy for democratic rights in the face of repression and authoritarianism makes her a worthy Nobel Peace Prize winner.

Around the world, we have seen major in Gen Z-led protests movements that have toppled governments

The first-past-the-post electoral system is a relic of a bygone era, an outdated system that distorts representation and stifles democracy.

A growing trend online has been asserting that democracy has failed Africa. The flaw in this rationale is the conflating of civilian government with democracy.

Hopes for a return to democratic rule are fading as the military regimes in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso work to further entrench their positions of power

African elections in 2025 can be most characterised by their undemocratic nature in so many countries across the continent.

Throughout the course of the Trump administration, we have seen a major attack on one of America’s most cherished values, the right to freedom of expression