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Enhancing Political Accountability in South Africa
Enshrined in the founding provisions of South Africa’s democratic constitution is the commitment to a “multi-party system of democratic government, to ensure accountability, responsiveness and openness”. Today, South Africa is entering a new form of multi-party...
Expert Analysis
South African civil unrest: Recognising community interventions in times of crisis
In mid-July, we witnessed extensive looting and violence in South Africa, concentrated in some parts of Gauteng and the eastern KwaZulu-Natal (KZN)...
The dangers of China-funded coal mining for Botswana’s future
China is the world’s leading emitter of greenhouse gases (GHGs), and one of the largest coal investors in Africa. China accounts for 27% of total...
Governance matters more than ever for South Africa
Tragic events have recently befallen South Africa - scenes that most of us would like to forget but cannot unsee. Like the riots that broke out in...
Uganda election: Pre-election day developments 11 – 13 January 2021
Election Campaign Concerns Twitter and Facebook have suspended several Ugandan government officials and ruling party accounts due to alleged...
2021 Uganda Elections – Power FM Interview
Dr Craig Moffat sits in conversation with Lukhona Mnguni on Power FM where he unpacks the upcoming Uganda elections, providing an overview of the...
Uganda Elections Tracker 2021
After a year of several contested elections, the first election of 2021 on the continent takes place in Uganda. Incumbent President Yoweri Museveni is entering his 35th year in power and is the fourth longest-ruling head of state in Africa.
The impact of South Africa’s governance response to COVID-19
When COVID-19 first struck, South African policymakers reacted promptly and implemented one of the world’s strictest lockdowns for five consecutive...
Covid-19
Here you’ll find up-to-date Covid-19 stats provided by the WHO COVID-19 DASHBOARD and in-depth reporting on the governance around Covid-19
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