Elections-related instability in Eswatini and Zimbabwe high on SADC agenda
28 Sep 2023
Both Zimbabwe and Eswatini have faced challenges relating to their democracies and conducting their elections.
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.
UN Women Zimbabwe and the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) work towards peaceful electoral participation in Zimbabwe.
Developing a Framework for Coalition Governments in South Africa.
On 23 August 2023, Zimbabweans will go to the polls to elect Councillors, Members of Parliament, and a President. In March 2022, the main opposition party, the Citizens Coalitions for Change (CCC) won 19 out of 28 seats in parliamentary by-elections, setting the stage for a close race between it and the Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) in the August polls.
Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria, on 25 February 2023, will hold its Presidential and National Assembly Elections; the 7th in the Fourth Republic (1999-2023).
Eswatini started 2023 at the forefront of the world’s attention following the death of Thulani Maseko, aside from the additional interest Eswatini is set to host elections in 2023.
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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
Understanding conflict management in the African election processes.