Trump, allies set stage for contested 2024 election
Washington – He still refuses to acknowledge his defeat four years ago, so it is no great surprise that... Read more
21 May, 2024
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
