How colonial rule predisposed Africa to fragile authoritarianism: Zambian President Edgar Lungu's increasingly repressive government uses colonial-era laws to silence dissent. EFE-EPA/ EPA/Phillipe WojazerThe impact of colonial rule on sub-Saharan Africa continues to be the subject of intense debate and controversy. Barely a year goes by in the UK without a public figure … [Read more...] about How colonial rule predisposed Africa to fragile authoritarianism | The Conversation
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Both democracy and authoritarianism are on the rise in Africa | The Conversation
Both democracy and authoritarianism are on the rise in Africa: Repression is on the rise in Zambia under President Edgar Lungu. EPA/EFE/Abir SultanIs democracy in Africa in retreat? Or is it simply suffering “growing pains”? The last 12 months have seen a great deal of controversy and debate on these important questions. There have been some bright spots, like the rise of more … [Read more...] about Both democracy and authoritarianism are on the rise in Africa | The Conversation
Presidential term limits: slippery slope back to authoritarianism in Africa | The Conversation
Presidential term limits: slippery slope back to authoritarianism in Africa: Burundi's Pierre Nkurunziza is one of many authoritarian African leaders. AMISOM Public Information/FlickrThere is mounting concern in Africa about a lack of leadership as well as an increasing trend of hard-won democratic rights being reversed. One way this is being done is through presidential … [Read more...] about Presidential term limits: slippery slope back to authoritarianism in Africa | The Conversation
