Short-term crisis thinking won’t bring lasting peace to the Horn of Africa. Why policymakers need “futures-thinking” to break cycles of reactive conflict and open space for long-term dialogue. Read more 👇 democracyinafrica.org/playing-the-... #HornOfAfrica #Sudan #Ethiopia #Eritrea #Peacebuilding

Senegal's turbulent political history and the recent elections reveal a complex journey between stability and democratic consolidation, not always recognised by observers and journalists. 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/senegal-betw... #Senegal #Democracy #AfricanPolitics #WestAfrica #Governance #ECOWAS

Benin’s next transition could look like change but feel like continuity. What does “succession without political change” mean for democracy ahead of 2026? Read the analysis: democracyinafrica.org/the-real-cou... #Benin #WestAfrica #Elections2026 #AfricaPolitics #Democracy

Privileged Minorities examines critical junctures in South African history in which reform was undermined, and only a minority benefited from a system of majority exclusion. 💰 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/empowering-m... #SouthAfrica #SApolitics #EconomicJustice #PostApartheid #DevelopmentStudies

"Without strong, accountable institutions capable of implementing laws fairly and effectively, constitutional reforms risk becoming symbolic political exercises rather than meaningful governance improvements" 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/constitution... #DRC #AfricanPolitics #ComparativePolitics

"Faith may inspire political engagement, but only evidence can reliably forecast electoral outcomes." 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/polling-prop... #GhanaElections #ElectionForecasting #GhanaPolitics #AfricaElections #ElectionAnalytics

#Egypt's government is giving mixed signals by releasing select high-profile activists while targeting vulnerable #refugee populations. Read how and why selective liberalism is being combined with expanded coercion. democracyinafrica.org/egypts-mixed...

Before government plans, Africans built cities. Informal settlements are evidence of urban life, not mistakes. #africa #urbandevelopment #settlements 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/informal-set...

Libya Can Break the Cycle, but Stability Hinges on Sustainability democracyinafrica.org/libya-at-a-c... #Libya #USA #Peace #Democracy #Africa

It Is Time for Change: Why We Must Look Beyond New York democracyinafrica.org/rethinking-a... #UN #Africa #Newyork #Diplomacy #Kenya #Democracy

National Security or Elite Control? Tshepo Gwatiwa Provides an Insight Into Africa's Intelligence Problem democracyinafrica.org/intelligence... #Africa #Democracy #Intelligence #Civilsociety #Oppression

"The campaign trail reveals a familiar contradiction: a security force constitutionally mandated to protect all citizens, yet increasingly functioning as a political arbiter" democracyinafrica.org/political-po... #Uganda #Museveni #2026elections #Policebrutality #Democracy #Africa #UN

"Sexual harassment in politics functions as a tool to discredit, shame, and silence women who dare to stake a claim in governance. " democracyinafrica.org/the-senate-t... #Genderedpolitics #Genderedviolence #Woman #Democracy #Nigeria #Africa #Discrimination

“free the people from dictatorship” democracyinafrica.org/benins-faile... #Benin #Democracy #Dictatorship #Coup #Ecowas #Africa

"The central question is no longer simply who will win the Presidential elections … but what these elections reveal about the internal dynamics of a regime entering its late phase." democracyinafrica.org/beyond-the-b... #Uganda #Democracy #Museveni #Africa

"You have rights, yes…but they are mediated" democracyinafrica.org/kenya-politi... #Kenya #Africa #Democracy #Protest

"The silence that ensued is the defining feature of the ghost town (ville morte), a form of civil disobedience rooted in Cameroonian political history." democracyinafrica.org/reflections-... #Cameroon #Africa #Politics #Paulbiya #Authoritarianregime #protest #Villemorte

"On taking office, military leaders typically promise to restore order and revive the economy. ...But do they deliver?" #coup #military #guinea #africa #Development 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/military-cou...

"#Sanctions could have unintended consequences for citizens, and they are usually the ones who pay the price. When sanctions hit food systems, the impact can be devastating" #development #economy #food #africa 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/economic-san...

"The way through this mess is for citizens across the continent to fight for the #institutions that make #democracy work" #africa #politics 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/africas-demo...

Nicholas Westcott discusses how diplomacy has never been more important in today's world. Whether you're a diplomat looking for a survival guide or an onlooker looking for insights into the front lines of international relations, this is a must-read. democracyinafrica.org/african-dipl...

Malawi 2025: Can President Chakwera buck the pan-Africa trend of anti-incumbency? With inflation soaring, corruption grievances rising & voters frustrated, his hold on power looks far from certain. 💬🇲🇼 #MalawiElections #DemocracyInAfrica #Chakwera 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/malawi-elect...

Okolo highlights the urgent need to address the threats that AI #propaganda poses to African democracies, and calls on governments, civil society and #tech companies to take decisive action now to prevent irreversible harm. #AI #democracy #africa 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/ai-generated...

"The undulating capacity of the state calls attention to the continuing importance of histories of land expropriation and #redistribution by colonial and #postcolonial states in shaping development outcomes" #development #africa #politics #bookclub 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/bookclub-bui...

Koter discusses how #Benin, once a model for #democracy in #Africa, is suffering symptoms of democratic #backsliding as political space shrinks under President #Talon. 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/democracy-on...

Following the First Lady's humiliation and dehumanisation during the State Opening of Parliament, Barrie notes how her response has sparked both criticism and defence. #sierraleone #slpp #apc #politics 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/the-day-sier...

Having previously been optimistic about the rise of the #tech sector in #Africa, Tafese discusses the recent downturn and whether the industry can drive long-term #development. 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/the-rise-of-...

@getachew_temare dives into #Ethiopia's proposed legislature changes in relation to civil society, the reasoning behind them and the potentially devastating impacts. #civilsociety #humanrights #democracy 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/ethiopias-dr...

"The capture of #democracy has become a path to personal #wealth for the political elite and their business associates." #ghana #mining #politics #vanguard 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/ghanas-war-o...

#Gachagua was laughed at for saying #Kikuyus and #Kambas are cousins. Why is the political playbook no longer working in #Kenya the way it used to? "They’re laughing, not because it’s funny, but because they’ve seen this show before." 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/macuzo-polit...

Samir Ramzy brings the latest breakdown on #Sudan's parallel #government. Read to find out the reasons and the risks behind this development, and what the international community should do next. #Darfur #RSF #Africa #conflict 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/sudans-rebel...

“What problem is this amendment attempting to solve?” Upon closer scrutiny, the answer is troubling: none. #zambia #constitution #Hichilema #africa #politics 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/a-cure-witho...

"The integrity of #Ghana’s #judicial system depends on ensuring that due process and #Transparency, rather than political calculations, guide this unprecedented #constitutional crisis." #africa #politics #democracy #Torkornoo 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/ghanas-histo...

Once a defiant freedom fighter, #RailaOdinga appears to have lost touch with the fight for #democracy he once led. Dr Wapukha breaks down where she believes #Baba lost touch with his values and how he lost the support of #Kenya's #youth. 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/from-a-tiger...

"For #elections to reflect democratic choices, and for public resources to fulfil their true purpose, #Kenya must break the link between ballots and budgets." #democracy #voting #africa 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/from-the-bal...

"Speaking at the #Munich Security Conference, #Ghana’s President John #Mahama captured the spirit of this global realignment, noting that: “as bridges are burning, new bridges are being formed.“" #india #africa #politics 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/modis-visit-...

When every political party makes the same promises around #development, what is there to set them apart? Lomuthando outlines how some smart re-branding could result #Malawian's having better choices at the ballot box. #elections #malawi #africa 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/development-...

"Without clear and consistent evidence of improvement in Ghanaians’ lives, the new #government’s honeymoon may be brief. All eyes are on #Ghana’s #democracy." #africa #MahamaThePresident 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/ghana-a-janu...

"#Zambia needs a new #constitution, but it deserves one that is rooted in evidence, consultation, and democratic principles. Anything less threatens to undermine both the country’s hard won democratic gains and President #Hichilema’s own legacy." 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/zambia-enter...

"Higher #diversity levels encourage more friendships and cross-group political discussions, which lead to positive relations between ethnic groups. But waiting for this to happen naturally may not be the best approach." #lagos #ethnicity #Democracy 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/lagos-is-you...

Read Bareebe and Ashaba's important analysis of the key dynamics and flashpoints shaping #Uganda’s political landscape in the lead-up to the 2026 general elections. #election #Museveni #democracy 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/heightened-m...

"The final lesson is clear: when #coups are treated as isolated rather than interconnected, it’s likely that more will follow." #west #africa #military #democracy 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/coups-in-wes...

Wapukha breaks down how women are leading #peacekeeping initiatives through intricate traditional #beadwork. Read how every bead holds meaning and significance in the #Samburu community. #kenya #conflict #feminism #beauty #democracy 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/the-art-of-p...

The human race has one really effective weapon, and that is laughter. Mikhail discusses #GenZ's usage of humour, memes and satire as a form of #resistance in the face of oppression and crackdowns in #Kenya. 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/humour-as-a-...

"Despite public outrage and protests, Kenyan #police officers continue to use inhumane, brutal and sometimes fatal methods with little consequence." #ruto #kenya #protests 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/kenyas-bruta...

The #Kenyan #government is at war with the country's #youth activists. "As I write, a clip that captures the police shooting – in the head, at close range – a street vendor named #bonifacekariuki is going viral ... " #ruto #Kenya 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/the-war-on-y...

Jasleen Gill breaks down the worrying trend what is state's relying on private #military and #security companies, who are often paid in access to essential resources and industry. #mali #Mozambique #wagner #Africa 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/ghost-networ...

"Historically, electoral delays have been a recurring challenge, often sparking public concern and political disputes. Against this backdrop, President Abdirahman #Irro has made a firm and repeated commitment..." #somaliland #elections #africa 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/somaliland-p...

#Meta has chosen to embolden both #China and #Russia as they race for influence across #Africa. Read our latest piece on how this could have devastating impacts on journalism and #democracy. #facebook #tiktok #FactCheck #communitynotes 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/how-metas-de...

"Whether #Malawi moves toward democratic renewal or further democratic decline may well depend on whether it can answer the most fundamental question left by this tragedy: can the state be trusted?" #chilima #africa #politics 🔗 democracyinafrica.org/beyond-the-c...