Across the African continent, democracy is under siege, not always from tanks on the streets, but from the very leaders sworn to protect it. The greatest threat today is not the dramatic overthrow of ...

BY ARTHUR DEBAILLY The rise in coups and authoritarianism across Africa threatens the democratic resilience and economic ...

Africans have not given up yet on political parties as a strong majority (69 per cent) say “more parties are needed so ...

The constitution’s keystone accomplishment was that it replaced longstanding white minority rule with rule by a robust ...

Once a source of public outrage, corruption scandals in South Africa now elicit resignation. This article explores the dangerous fatigue surrounding corruption and its implications for democracy.

Opinion - In recent years, Africa has witnessed a troubling resurgence of coups, with military takeovers disrupting governance and reversing democratic progress across the continent. From Mali in 2020 ...

Friday (Dec. 5) marks 22 years since Nelson Mandela died. The famed anti-apartheid activist and first President of South ...

The EU warns that foreign disinformation in Nigeria is a growing threat, eroding public confidence in governance and democratic institutions.

Tunisian police on Thursday arrested top opposition figure Nejib Chebbi to enforce a 12-year jail term on a conviction for ...

Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1315th meeting (Emergency Session) held on ...

The former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has accused the Economic Community of ...

NSA Nuhu Ribadu warns Nigeria must protect its democracy, as it remains the only stable civilian government amidst widespread ...