Over the last two years, military-led coups have afflicted the West Africa region, particularly in Burkina Faso, Guinea and Mali (twice). While the individual causes of these coups differ greatly, they exemplify a...
democracy
Chris Maroleng shares thoughts on whether investigating former leaders is good for democracy
Good Governance Africa's SADC Executive Director Chris Maroleng shares his thoughts on whether investigating former leaders is good for democracy, and expresses how the rule of law should apply to all citizens of the...
Malawi elections provide a global lesson in democracy
While outgoing US President Donald Trump has repeated tantrums at the prospect of leaving the White House, a lesson in democracy from Malawi is worth paying closer attention to. Lazarus Chakwera was inaugurated as...
President Mnangagwa eschews election observers for a reason
On a recent state visit to Zimbabwe, President Emmerson Mnangagwa praised Malawi for successfully holding its election re-run without the presence of foreign observers and questioned whether they were required for...
A tale of four cities
High unemployment levels mean that Zimbabweans, especially young people under the age of 30, face a constantly precarious financial reality Citizen engagement with local authorities, as well as local authorities’...
Electoral abuse and a fearful electorate
Zimbabwe has found itself trapped in continuous protests and violence as citizens remain unsatisfied with electoral outcomes Zimbabwe’s elections since 1980, when the country gained independence, have traditionally...
