Global Politics Today

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Tag: democracy

  • The Democratic Dividend in Africa

    The Democratic Dividend in Africa

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    SK Kuma
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    Plato, the ancient Greek philosopher expressed strong misgivings about democracy. He postulated that the framework of democracy was an inferior system of government that undoubtedly devolved into tyranny. A system of government characterized by unbridled pursuit of selfish interests and desires at the expense of the hoi polloi or masses. In other words, most people…

  • Democracy in Africa: Overcoming Election Violence Challenges

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    SK Kuma
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    Hooliganism is gradually lifting its ugly head in African elections. Post- election violence in some regions of the continent does not augur well for Africa’s march towards democratic consolidation. Who would have thought that Kenya, regarded as a paragon and oasis of peace and political stability in an otherwise volatile region in East Africa, would…