Category: Africa

A ‘striking process of detransition’: MENA autocrats aim to bury the Arab Spring

     

The violence in Khartoum, which began as Sudan attempted to transition to democracy, already has killed hundreds of people and left millions trapped in urban areas, sheltering from gunfire, explosions… Read more »

‘Democratic bright spots’ highlight nascent reform

     

Giving greater attention to instances of democracy’s forward momentum makes sense, say the Carnegie Endowment’s Thomas Carothers and Benjamin Feldman. As the recently released annual assessments by Freedom House and… Read more »

Tensions rise as Nigeria opposition dismisses ‘sham’ election

     

Nigeria’s main opposition parties are calling for fresh elections, describing results currently being announced by electoral body as “heavily doctored and manipulated,” in a joint press conference in the capital,… Read more »