
After 1994 efforts were made to embed democracy. The focus was on policy and institution-building. What was missing was ensuring all South Africans were on board.

South Africa has many problems. But, as Jacob Zuma has found out, the strength of its rule of law and the independence of its judiciary should...

Tanzania’s new president seems to be steering the country back towards democracy, but consolidating power won’t be easy.

Digital media shutdowns in Africa will lead to higher economic costs and greater public outrage.

There may be significant limitations to the political reform that can be realised by new president Samia Suluhu Hassan.