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Why are African Governments so Inefficient?
What makes African governments so inefficient compared to other places around the world?
Why are African Governments so Inefficient?
What makes African governments so inefficient compared to other places around the world?
African Countries Need to Abandon the Presidential System
The widespread adoption of the Presidential system after independence
was one of the most detrimental developments for Africa's progression
African Countries Need to Abandon the Presidential System
The widespread adoption of the Presidential system after independence
was one of the most detrimental developments for Africa's progression
Proportional Representation is the most Democratic Form of Governance
The first-past-the-post electoral system is a relic of a bygone era, an outdated system that distorts representation and stifles democracy.
Proportional Representation is the most Democratic Form of Governance
The first-past-the-post electoral system is a relic of a bygone era, an outdated system that distorts representation and stifles democracy.
We have Civilian Government, Not Democracy, Across Africa
A growing trend online has been asserting that democracy has failed Africa. The flaw in this rationale is the conflating of civilian government with democracy.
The Era of Military Dictatorship in the Sahel is Here to Stay
Hopes for a return to democratic rule are fading as the military regimes in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso work to further entrench their positions of power
2025: A Year of Undemocratic Elections Across Africa
African elections in 2025 can be most characterised by their undemocratic nature in so many countries across the continent.
What Happened to the First Amendment of the United States?
Throughout the course of the Trump administration, we have seen a major attack on one of America’s most cherished values, the right to freedom of expression
The False Portrayal of Ibrahim Traoré on Social Media
The rise in fame of Captain Ibrahim Traoré should be a warning sign to us that we are far more susceptible to propaganda than we may realise.
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Why are African Governments so Inefficient?
What makes African governments so inefficient compared to other places around the world?
2025: A Year of Undemocratic Elections Across Africa
African elections in 2025 can be most characterised by their undemocratic nature in so many countries across the continent.
Trump’s Foreign Policy Displays His Disdain for Africa
The actions taken by the Trump administration against African nations in their first few months in power has shown they have nothing but disdain for the Africa
Social Media is Never Going to Replace Actual Journalism
Social media has transformed the way we communicate with each other and the way we consume news. However, it will never be a substitute for actual journalism.