Stakes for South Africa's democracy are high as Zuma plunges the knife: South Africa's President Jacob Zuma has shafted and shifted 20 cabinet posts. Aaron Ufumeli/EPASouth Africa has reached a crisis point in its political history that’s been looming on the horizon for more than a year. In the dark of night – literally – President Jacob Zuma demonstrated his ruthlessness … [Read more...] about Stakes for South Africa’s democracy are high as Zuma plunges the knife | The Conversation
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How human rights are faring in South Africa two decades after democracy | The Conversation
How human rights are faring in South Africa two decades after democracy: Mass funeral for the victims of the 1960 Sharpeville massacre. FlickrEvery year South Africans celebrate Human Rights Day on March 21 to commemorate the 1960 Sharpeville massacre when police opened fire on a crowd killing 69 unarmed people. They were protesting against the humiliating pass laws that … [Read more...] about How human rights are faring in South Africa two decades after democracy | The Conversation
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How human rights are faring in South Africa two decades after democracy: Chris Jones does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond the academic appointment above. Besides a reminder of a dark ... Source: "South Africa" - … [Read more...] about SA News: How human rights are faring in South Africa two decades after democracy
What the rest of Africa can learn from The Gambia’s transition to democracy | The Conversation
What the rest of Africa can learn from The Gambia's transition to democracy: People cheer as Senegalese troops arrive to take charge of security at the presidential palace in Banjul, The Gambia. EPA/Legnan Koula-The tensions that followed the historic electoral defeat of Gambia strongman President Yahya Jammeh has been a litmus test for democracy in Africa beyond the tiny west … [Read more...] about What the rest of Africa can learn from The Gambia’s transition to democracy | The Conversation
Barack Obama: an enduring legacy for advocates of democracy in Africa? | The Conversation
Barack Obama: an enduring legacy for advocates of democracy in Africa?: Reuters/Tiksa NegerAmerican President Donald Trump’s February 13 calls to Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari and South Africa’s Jacob Zuma are his first signals of interest in sub-Sahara Africa. Trump reportedly raised two US priorities: terrorism and trade. We don’t know if … [Read more...] about Barack Obama: an enduring legacy for advocates of democracy in Africa? | The Conversation
