It is not just in Kenya that constitutional democracy is under sustained assault. Different events around the world point to…
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By Prof John Harbeson Afrobarometer recently proclaimed that an “overwhelming” majority of Ethiopians support democracy and “seek accountable governance.” The…
At this time great social transformation in the country, we are reminded of how, as a people, we should aspire…
Many major cities in developing countries, especially in Africa, are failing to reap the economic benefits of urbanization. These cities…
By Lise Rakner There is a trend of democratic retrenchment across the African continent. Despite democratic gains in some states,…
We are living through history. Thousands of Kenyans are on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic, as critical workers and…
Military officers overthrew Mali’s government in a coup d’état in August 2020. Among the more worrying aspects of the coup…
To what extent have Africans taken ownership of their independent states, retaining what they value from their origins and early…
It’s been 10 years since we promulgated the Constitution. Yet, we still struggle with its implementation. While the event promised…
By Ana Revenga and Meagan Dooley Around the world, the lives of women and girls have improved dramatically over the…
