Despite the challenges to democracy that Unconstitutional changes of government caused some African countries in 2022, the continent has also seen a number of triumphs of the democratic process
Understanding conflict management in the African election processes.
On 7 October 2022, the Kingdom of Lesotho held general elections that were contested by more than 50 political parties.
Kenya will hold its 5th general elections on 9 August 2022. For the first time in Kenyan history, a woman was proposed as a Presidential running mate.
Two southern African countries, South Africa and Eswatini, are undergoing important reforms. South Africa and Eswatini can look to Lesotho for lessons.
This article is an appraisal of Zambia’s strides in hosting a post-2016 general elections national political dialogue process and an attempt to answer critical questions related to social cohesion and political dialogue.
The African Union (AU) policy on dealing with unconstitutional changes of government (UCG) has generated countless debates, with the recent wave of coups d’état in Africa, including in Chad, Mali and Guinea, prompting the conviction that for any organisation to move forward, it needs to pay special attention to its institutional memory and past experiences.