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No, Foreign Aid is not Making Africa Poor
The idea that foreign humanitarian assistance to Africa is the reason there is poverty around the continent is just wrong.
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The first-past-the-post electoral system is a relic of a bygone era, an outdated system that distorts representation and stifles democracy.
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The first-past-the-post electoral system is a relic of a bygone era, an outdated system that distorts representation and stifles democracy.
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The first-past-the-post electoral system is a relic of a bygone era, an outdated system that distorts representation and stifles democracy.
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
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No, Foreign Aid is not Making Africa Poor
The idea that foreign humanitarian assistance to Africa is the reason there is poverty around the continent is just wrong.
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.
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.