Jacob Zuma’s Malema Problem – What it Means for the 2012 Elective Conference at Mangaung
AS firebrand ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema awaits his fate, we look at whether his rise through the ranks – thanks to chaotic populism – and the seeming popularity of his inflammatory rhetoric among South Africa’s unemployed is an indication of bigger things to come.
Study Reveals Over 30,000 Ghost Voters on Zimbabwean Voter’s Roll, 1,000 in Mugabe’s Village
A report by the Institute for Security Studies titled “Preventing Electoral Fraud in Zimbabwe” indicates that Zimbabwe has 41,119 centenarians registered to vote – a curiously high figure for a country where according to the World Health Organisation average life expectancy is 34 for women and 37 for men.
Trading Democracy for Stability, Rwanda’s Election Compromise
Rwanda’s economic liberalization stands in stark contrast to the lack of political liberalization.
Rwanda’s Sham Election Spells Doom for Peace, Democracy
Rwanda’s president Paul Kagame gets 7 more years after flawed elections. Though Kagame can claim credit for impressive economic growth and development under his leadership, the current system of governance seems unlikely to yield long-term peace and stability in Rwanda. Part 1.
US$150 million Jets For Nigerian President, No Cash for 2011 Polls
Presidential luxury trumps democracy in Nigeria. The Nigerian government this week approved plans to buy two new generation Falcon 7X jets and one Gulfstream G550 for the presidential fleet at a cost of US$150 million amid efforts by the government to raise funding for elections.
Mbeki on Zimbabwe, Another Beetroot Solution?
President Mbeki’s stance on Zimbabwe should be seen in the context of his approach to crises of similar magnitude. We, as Zimbabweans, would be expecting too much from the Mbeki administration, given its track record on dealing with the HIV crisis in South Africa. Mbeki has drawn controversial lines in the battle against the HIV [...]