The claim that democracy fares better in the West than in Africa is a fallacy: The French National Assembly, one of the Western institutions Western academics believe African countries should aspire to. EPA-EFE/Yoan ValatOne day, if they follow instructions, Africa’s new democracies will grow up to be “real” like those of Western Europe and North America. This assumption makes … [Read more...] about The claim that democracy fares better in the West than in Africa is a fallacy | The Conversation
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SA News: Day of Reconciliation: 24 years into Democracy, has South Africa reconciled?
Day of Reconciliation: 24 years into Democracy, has South Africa reconciled?: 16 December marks the Day of Reconciliation in South Africa but the question that hangs in the air, 24 years into democracy is: Have we as a people reconciled with the past? To find a suitable respons... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Taimur's 2nd birthday: Celebrations begin as the munchkin … [Read more...] about SA News: Day of Reconciliation: 24 years into Democracy, has South Africa reconciled?
Why the demise of specialist reporters is a loss for any democracy | The Conversation
Why the demise of specialist reporters is a loss for any democracy: Journalists, especially those with specialised knowledge, can shed light on important issues. Davide Bonaldo/ShutterstockThe newspaper industry in many countries is in the doldrums. Retrenchments have become the norm with experienced journalists who specialise in a particular reporting area – known as “beat … [Read more...] about Why the demise of specialist reporters is a loss for any democracy | The Conversation
On Mandelaa s 100th Birthday, Rev. Jesse Jackson Remembers His Vision of Anti-Racist Democracy
On Mandelaa s 100th Birthday, Rev. Jesse Jackson Remembers His Vision of Anti-Racist Democracy: On Mandelaa s 100th Birthday, Rev. Jesse Jackson Remembers His Vision of Anti-Racist Democracy: Today marks the 100th birthday of Nelson Mandela, perhaps the world's most famous former political prisoner. He was imprisoned 27 years in South Africa before his release in 1990. … [Read more...] about On Mandelaa s 100th Birthday, Rev. Jesse Jackson Remembers His Vision of Anti-Racist Democracy
Obama’s Mandela lecture comes at an auspicious time for democracy | The Conversation
Obama's Mandela lecture comes at an auspicious time for democracy: Former US president Barack Obama is due to deliver the 2018 Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture in Johannesburg. EPA-EFE/Tannen MauryFormer US President Barack Obama will aim high with his Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture in Johanesburg on July 17th. According to his close adviser and former speechwriter Benjamin J. … [Read more...] about Obama’s Mandela lecture comes at an auspicious time for democracy | The Conversation
