Poor electoral outcomes would hurt democratic transitions in a region suffering a spate of coups.
The Kenya that Njonjo sought to create was the ‘greatest living example of democracy, justice and peace’ – but there was no space for the poor.
As Zimbabwe’s election season heats up, President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s ruling Zanu-PF is playing up the chilling effect through violence, public incitement of followers, weaponisation of Covid-19...
Visionary leadership and strong institutions are Africa’s surest route to achieving economic growth and sustainable development.
Unimpressive democratic conditions and foreign influence in African countries make recent attempted and successful military takeovers unsurprising.
