Both democracy and authoritarianism are on the rise in Africa
BY NIC CHEESEMAN Is democracy in Africa in retreat? Or is it simply suffering “growing pains”? The last 12 months have seen a great deal of controversy and debate on … Read More
Tag: democratization in Africa
The Central African Republic’s elusive pursuit of peace
BY JIBRIL TURE Bringing back peace in the war-torn Central African Republic was the number one priority of presidential candidate Faustin-Archange Touadera during the hard-fought campaign that led to his … Read More
Tension reaches the boiling point in Benin–Talon shaken
BY SOUMANOU SALIFOU The resignation, Monday, of Benin’s Minister Delegate for Defense, Candide Azannai, “to protest the latest political developments in our country,” added fuel to the growing social tension … Read More
Benin Republic for Sale. Really?
BY LOU SIFA (WITH JULES MAOUSSI) There was a wide-spread joke here in Benin that the only way out of the frustration over the lingering economic malaise, the daily power … Read More
CAR President Touadéra’s all-out efforts to save his shattered nation
BY ALAN GREEN International reporting about the Central African Republic (CAR) focuses heavily on the incessant violent clashes between the country’s armed Muslim and Christian factions, with the civilian population … Read More
Trump should first develop a good relationship with America itself
BY KOLAWOLE ANTOINE IDJI Legislator, former Speaker of the Benin Parliament former Foreign Minister I’d like to assess Barack Obama’s legacy on two levels: his contribution to the American society, … Read More
The US election: what’s at stake for Africa’s quest to deepen democracy
BY JOHN J. STREMLAU When my students ask about the implications for Africa under the direction of Donald J. Trump or Hillary Rodham Clinton, I have two reactions. The first, and … Read More
Patrice Talon wins the presidency in Benin
BY JIBRIL TURE According to statistics released Sunday night by the Benin Polling Institute (IBS), a reliable organization that has accurately predicted previous elections in the country, Benin cotton magnate … Read More
What does Ghana have to celebrate in its 59th year of independence?
BY PHYLLIS TAOUA Ghana has long been a symbol of Africa’s promise. But it has also been a reflection of the pitfalls of the continent’s post-independence era. The country has … Read More
Benin presidential election: Zinsou and Talon for the run-off
BY MODUPE ABIOLA, SPECIAL ENVOY COTONOU, BENIN—Just moments ago this Tuesday morning, the National Autonomous Electoral Commission of Benin, CENA, announced the two-front runners who will face off during the … Read More