Africa's democratic joys and tribulations

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Nigeria and South Africa have held elections and these cases show the obstacles to democracy in Africa, as well as symbolizing progress. Africa began to move toward democracy from the end of the 1980s, and 42 countries south of the Sahara have held elections, in addition to four existing democracies. Incumbents tend to win African elections, and votes can be manipulated. Opposition parties are often weak, and wealthy people often depend on ruling groups for their wealth. There is a case for assessing alternative types of democracy that may be more appropriate to Africa than multi-party systems.

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The democratic habit

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Political repression and corruption among the countries of Africa have stopped getting worse, while some advancements are evident. By mid-1995, 33 states had multi-party political systems, and several states have changed leadership through elections rather than coups.

Political crimes and offenses, Political crimes

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Its nuts and bolts: democracy in Africa

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Representatives from 18 African nations recently met in Gaborone, Botswana, to explore ways in which to promote democracy in Africa. All of the nations represented have held elections since 1990, though in only two was there a transfer of power.

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