On the occasion of International Women’s month, the March issue of the Monitor features an article by Dr Cecilia Nedziwe, who reflects on the status of women’s participation in key
Deepening democracy in Africa’s multi-election year to foster peace and stability on the continent.
Centring youth in conflict prevention and advancing constitutional democracies.
This article evaluates the role of SADC in resolving electoral conflicts in Zimbabwe, emphasising the organisation’s constrained enforcement capacity and reliance on diplomatic strategies.
The Conflict and Resilience Monitor offers monthly blog-size commentary and analysis on the latest conflict-related trends in Africa.
Both Zimbabwe and Eswatini have faced challenges relating to their democracies and conducting their elections.
Questions on how to strengthen political transitions towards democratic governance and consolidation in Africa need to focus on improving electoral integrity and quality on the continent.
Lesotho’s 2022 general election, its tenth since its independence from Britain in 1966, was unique in more ways than one.
Despite the challenges to democracy that Unconstitutional changes of government caused some African countries in 2022, the continent has also seen a number of triumphs of the democratic process
The meaningful engagement of youth in democratic governance processes is of critical importance to the African Union.