The State of Democracy in Africa
| dc.contributor.author | ||
| dc.contributor.editor | Murden, Davina | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-03-20T11:18:15Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025 | |
| dc.description | European Commission. Global Europe: Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument | |
| dc.description.abstract | "The State of Democracy in Africa" offers an in-depth, Global Campus alumni-driven analysis of democratic trends across 30+ African countries. Shifting from broad narratives to lived experiences, the volume examines democracy's third-wave promises against realities of backsliding, hybrid regimes and resilience. The introduction frames Africa's democratic journey—from post-colonial optimism through 1990s multi-party transitions to today's challenges like executive overreach, term-limit evasions, and shrinking civic space. Key discussion points include: Democratic backsliding patterns: Judicial manipulation (Zimbabwe), media suppression (Mali, Mauritania), and indefinite rule costs (Djibouti, DRC). Hybrid regimes prevalence: Africa's high share of flawed/anocratic systems amid weak institutions and economic pressures. Resilience stories: Senegal's 2024 elections, Kenya's digital activism, Gambia's transition, and civic pushback via protests/Afrobarometer demand (66% support democracy). | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://repository.gchumanrights.org/handle/20.500.11825/3183 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://doi.org/10.25330/3091 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.subject | democracy | |
| dc.subject | Africa | |
| dc.title | The State of Democracy in Africa | |
| dc.type | Book |