Africa faces a new threat to democracy: the 'constitutional coup': A protest against President Joseph Kabila. The poster reads: "Kabila must leave without any conditions". Reuters/Francois LenoirConventional wisdom tells us that good political societies are built on the principles of constitutionalism. This entails upholding the rule of law and separation of powers. … [Read more...] about Africa faces a new threat to democracy: the ‘constitutional coup’ | The Conversation
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The Fifth Annual African Union Dialogue on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance in Africa
The Fifth Annual African Union Dialogue on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance in Africa: The High Level Dialogue (HLD) was part of the celebrations of 2016 as the Year of Human Rights in Africa with Particular Focus on the Rights of Women. The event was held in Arusha, Tanzania, jointly by the AU Organs with a human rights mandate. The Vice President of the United Republic … [Read more...] about The Fifth Annual African Union Dialogue on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance in Africa
The Gambia keeps dream of deepening democracy in Africa alive | The Conversation
The Gambia keeps dream of deepening democracy in Africa alive: Supporters of president-elect Adama Barrow celebrate his victory in Banjul, the Gambia. Reuters/Thierry Gouegnon The year ends with a gust of transformational winds blowing over the Gambia and Angola, raising hopes that Africa’s democracy project is not as dead as it is feared to be. The shock electoral defeat … [Read more...] about The Gambia keeps dream of deepening democracy in Africa alive | The Conversation
Tunisian President: “Islam is not incompatible with democracy”
Tunisian President: "Islam is not incompatible with democracy": Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi, visited today the European Parliament in Brussels, where he was welcomed by Parliament President Martin Schulz. They had a meeting during which they discussed developments in Tunisia and EU-Tunisia relations. Essebsi called the visit is a "historic and highly symbolic moment" … [Read more...] about Tunisian President: “Islam is not incompatible with democracy”
Genuine democracy involves more than just polling people | The Conversation
Genuine democracy involves more than just polling people: Polls and elections are considered vital democratic tools -- but there's more to true democracy. Siphiwe Sibeko/ReutersWhat is the best way to resolve conflicts in a democracy? This question took centre stage in South Africa after the University of the Witwatersrand (known as Wits) set up an electronic poll to ask … [Read more...] about Genuine democracy involves more than just polling people | The Conversation
