Democracy is looking sickly across southern Africa: A woman votes in Zambia. Beyond multi-party systems and regular elections, many countries resemble very little of true democracies. GovernmentZA/Flickr, CC BY-NDPolitics are in shambles across the world. Populism and political gambles are making headlines from London to Washington. Southern Africa is no exception. If it’s any … [Read more...] about Democracy is looking sickly across southern Africa | The Conversation
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EC police commissioner says attacks on officers threat to democracy
EC police commissioner says attacks on officers threat to democracy: Liziwe Ntshinga says the killing of policemen and women should not be taken lightly because it's an attack on the state. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Maimane expresses his hopes to return to Zambia: Maimane says his meeting with Mwamba has encouraged him because of the assurances he’s … [Read more...] about EC police commissioner says attacks on officers threat to democracy
Democracy is taking root in Africa. But that doesn’t mean it works all the time | The Conversation
Democracy is taking root in Africa. But that doesn't mean it works all the time: Time to stop looking at one or two election results. A longer view of democracy in Africa is needed. ShutterstockThe questions that I get asked most often by students, policy makers and political leaders are: “can democracy work in Africa?” and “is Africa becoming more democratic?”. As we … [Read more...] about Democracy is taking root in Africa. But that doesn’t mean it works all the time | The Conversation
South African protesters echo a global cry: democracy isn’t making people’s lives better | The Conversation
South African protesters echo a global cry: democracy isn't making people's lives better: EPA/Kim LudbrookRecent violent protests in South Africa have refocused attention on the growing number of demonstrations over government failure to provide basic services, such as water and electricity. The country is known as the “protest capital of the … [Read more...] about South African protesters echo a global cry: democracy isn’t making people’s lives better | The Conversation
ANC military veterans and the threat to South Africa’s democracy | The Conversation
ANC military veterans and the threat to South Africa's democracy: South Africa President Jacob Zuma addressing supporters during his 75th birthday celebrations in Soweto. Cornell Tukiri/EPAWe may look back on the days in April 2017 when tens of thousands of South Africans marched demanding that President Jacob Zuma should fall as the beginning of something bigger. There’s … [Read more...] about ANC military veterans and the threat to South Africa’s democracy | The Conversation
