Mikhail Moosa

Apr 29, 2024 | democracyinafrica.org | Anna Reuss |Asafika Mpako |Mikhail Moosa |Matthias Krönke

DiA’s very own Fromagehomme (aka Prof Nic Cheeseman) has a new column out on what we can learn from Senegal – and Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Zambia – about how opposition parties can win unfair elections. He argues that opposition parties in Africa don’t usually win elections because governments play by the rules, but because they secure enough votes to make it unfeasible to manipulate the outcome … and identifies three things opposition parties can do to increase their chance of success.

Apr 25, 2024 | democracyinafrica.org | Anna Reuss |Asafika Mpako |Mikhail Moosa |Matthias Krönke

At last, in December 2024, the citizens of South Sudan, which gained independence in 2011, are supposed to be able to elect their political representatives. Yet, whether a ballot is indeed going to come to pass this time round is uncertain. Previous plans for elections first fell victim to two civil wars and then to endless delays in the implementation of the 2018 peace accord.

Apr 25, 2024 | t.ly | Anna Reuss |Asafika Mpako |Mikhail Moosa |Matthias Krönke

At last, in December 2024, the citizens of South Sudan, which gained independence in 2011, are supposed to be able to elect their political representatives. Yet, whether a ballot is indeed going to come to pass this time round is uncertain. Previous plans for elections first fell victim to two civil wars and then to endless delays in the implementation of the 2018 peace accord.

Apr 23, 2024 | democracyinafrica.org | Komlan Avoulete |Asafika Mpako |Mikhail Moosa |Matthias Krönke

Togo’s political landscape has undergone a significant shift with the adoption of a new constitution on March 25, 2024. This revision marks a fundamental change, transitioning the nation from a presidential system to a parliamentary one. The adoption has sparked controversy, with both potential benefits and serious concerns being raised.

Apr 23, 2024 | t.ly | Komlan Avoulete |Anna Reuss |Asafika Mpako |Mikhail Moosa

Togo’s political landscape has undergone a significant shift with the adoption of a new constitution on March 25, 2024. This revision marks a fundamental change, transitioning the nation from a presidential system to a parliamentary one. The adoption has sparked controversy, with both potential benefits and serious concerns being raised.