Political Transitions

President Macky Sall’s decision to postpone Senegal’s elections threatens the country’s democratic identity.

Gabon’s transitional government struggles to make the case for readmission into regional and global institutions.   

Attempts to promote “stability” in 2019 bear predictable consequences in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s most recent election.

Ethiopia has struggled to recover from the fallout of the Tigray conflict, with few signs of improvement for 2024. 

As Liberia heads to a closely contested runoff election, the possibilities are decidedly limited. 

While Zimbabwe’s ruling party continues its campaign to quash opposition forces post-election, the Southern African Development Community takes a “business as usual” approach.

The government’s heavy-handed response to recent local elections may spell trouble for Mozambique’s security and democracy prospects. 

Why do public office holders in Nigeria increasingly appoint a large number of personal aides?

Leaders devalue democracy under the guise of standing up to the West.

Democracy is decidedly worse for wear in Africa following a set of sham elections in Zimbabwe and Gabon, with few bright spots in the upcoming electoral calendar.  

What various forms of bodily deportment can teach us about power and authority in Africa.

With no clear end in sight for Kenya’s cost of living crisis, the Ruto administration will struggle to promote calm while managing expectations.

Three decades after the fight for multiparty democracy in Africa, many on the continent still face sham elections, restrictions of rights, and few improvements.

Pro-democracy forces must address the conditions that create fertile ground for coup d’états.

Prime Minister Hun Sen retained his grip on power after Cambodia’s stage-managed elections, with his party winning 120 out of 125 seats. But his long-awaited succession plan could create chaos and confusion in the country.