Tag: shadow cabinets
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Fortifying Africa: Mainstreaming Strong Multiparty Democracy, Governments-in-Waiting, and Shadow Cabinets to Foil Instability and Coups
Introduction: The Urgency of Democratic Consolidation in Africa From the mid-20th century to today, Africa has faced a troubling pattern of political instability, including a high number of military coups. While coups are not inevitable, the region records a disproportionate share of attempted and successful power grabs. Strengthening multiparty democracy, building robust governments-in-waiting, and adopting…
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Strengthening Africa’s Democracy: Multiparty Systems, Governments-in-W waiting, and Shadow Cabinets to Counter Instability
Introduction: Africa’s Democracy Challenge in a Turbulent Era Across the globe, political stability is shaped by the resilience of democratic institutions. Africa, with a long history of struggles for self-rule and development, faces a particular vulnerability to instability and military interference. Drawing on historical patterns, where more than 214 coups have occurred in Africa since…