Countries

‘In a democracy such as ours, we shouldn’t be worried about differences’ – Ramaphosa

Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged citizens, political parties, and civil society to collaborate in guaranteeing the... Read more

16 Apr, 2024

Countries

Ramaphosa optimistic about democracy’s resilience in Africa amid challenges

Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed optimism about the growth and resilience of democracy in Africa despite... Read more

14 Dec, 2023

Countries

SA politicians vs judges: new book defends the constitution

Anthony Diala, University of the Western Cape In 1994, South Africa became a democracy founded on a supreme constitution.... Read more

23 Nov, 2023

News

Some African govts are spending millions to spy on their citizens – stifling debate and damaging democracy

Tony Roberts, Institute of Development Studies Governments around the world use surveillance technology to monitor external threats to national... Read more

4 Nov, 2023

Countries

SA is failing to live up to its constitution. Gains made since democracy are being squandered – report

Marcel Nagar, University of Johannesburg The end of apartheid in 1994 and advent of constitutional democracy resulted in major... Read more

28 Jul, 2023

News

African Union vows ‘zero tolerance’ to undemocratic change

Addis Ababa – The African Union insisted on Sunday it had “zero tolerance” for undemocratic changes of power and... Read more

20 Feb, 2023

News

AU says Israel’s observer status suspended

Addis Ababa – The African Union said on Sunday that Israel’s observer status at the bloc was suspended and... Read more

20 Feb, 2023

Countries

Togo’s opposition holds rare rally in the capital

Lome – An alliance of seven opposition parties in Togo held a peaceful rally on Saturday in the capital... Read more

15 Jan, 2023

World

Half of world’s democracies in decline: report

Stockholm – Half the world’s democratic countries are experiencing an erosion of democracy, intensified by war in Ukraine and... Read more

30 Nov, 2022

Countries

Tunisia’s once-vibrant democracy is on its deathbed: but it can be saved

José Ignacio Hernández G., Harvard Kennedy School One of the lessons the 21st century is bringing home is that... Read more

13 Nov, 2022