African democracies badly need a new generation of leaders – where are they?
In every single African country, young people make up the majority of the population – and they are generally very ill-served by their ageing…
African democracies
Africa leads the way in election technology, but there’s a long way to go
Kenya’s recently annulled elections will soon be re-run, but the long-term questions they raised about election management are still unanswered. The spotlight is on the work…
Will Trump’s rise undermine global and African democracy?
Will the US under the presidency of Donald Trump, who has promised to turn the world’s largest economy determinedly inwards, undermine democracy globally and in…
2016 annual State of Democracy Debate
This gallery features panelists and audience at our 2016 annual State of Democracy debate held at Liliesleaf, Johannesburg on 28 November. Featuring a panel…
Africa’s dual governance system
The great African theorist Peter Ekeh in the 1970s, called this phenomenon the “dual publics”, postulating there are often dual or multiple ‘publics’ and…
Development versus democracy: A silly debate
Genuine democracy offers greater inclusiveness and accountability in reaching developmental, growth and industrialization goals; and makes states more effective, stable and robust against internal…