The result is a political culture that lacks accountability because commitments are neither precise nor trackable. The nature of political alliances in Kenya is another essential aspect of Lumumba's ...

For close to 75 years, modern liberal democracy was primarily introduced to Africa ostensibly to aid decolonization. But this ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Across Africa, democracy is being tested – by rising authoritarianism and military coups as well as a growing disconnect between ...

Mr. Chairman, members of the Committee, thank you for asking me to testify on this most important subject, the development of democracy in Africa. This hearing is timely, because there is a growing ...

Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi and a host of Azimio leaders arrive for talks at the Bomas of Kenya. [Dennish Ochieng, Standard] Since Kenya's presidential ...

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The sun had barely risen on October 15 when Kenya awoke to the shocking news that its veteran leader, Raila Odinga, had died while in India at the age of 80. According to hospital officials in Kerala, ...

The Open Society Foundations’ latest report, ‘Analysis of the Nexus between Democratic Governance and Economic Justice in Africa’, authored by Senegalese development economist Ndongo Samba Sylla, ...

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says Africa needs a democracy of its own context that delivers to all people. Obasanjo said this on Monday in Abuja, while speaking at a Colloquium to mark the 60th ...

NAIROBI, Kenya — The prominent Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi was on Monday charged with unlawful possession of ammunition in a case stemming from his alleged role in street protests against the ...

From left Dr Hassan Kinyua Chairman, Muslim professionals league Africa (MUPLA), Dr. Ali Pourmarjan Iran Cultural Counselor, Amb.Esther Waringa President, Public Service Governance(PSG) and Iran ...