Expert Analysis
Zambia Elections Tracker 2021: Pre-election developments
Since Zambia’s independence in 1964, the country has experienced several successful changes in leadership, and peaceful transfers of power.
Rwanda and Mozambique army forces take control of key northern port of Mocimboa da Praia
Global Advisor and SADC Executive Director of Good Governance Africa Chris Maroleng shares his analysis of the Rwandan and Mozambican army forces taking control of the key northern port of Mocimboa da Praia. See below to watch the full interview:
Chris Maroleng shares thoughts on whether investigating former leaders is good for democracy
Good Governance Africa's SADC Executive Director Chris Maroleng shares his thoughts on whether investigating former leaders is good for democracy, and expresses how the rule of law should apply to all citizens of the state, in his interview on the Straight Talk Africa...
Zambia decides 2021
Since independence in 1964, Zambia has experienced several shifts in political parties and governance. This timeline highlights the various elections held leading up to the 12 August 2021 elections. It is the first of a series of publications GGA will produce...
Rebuilding constitutionalism and the rule of law in Zimbabwe
On March 16, 2013, following a nationwide referendum which saw a turnout of more than half of those eligible to vote (3.3 million), a new draft constitution for Zimbabwe was approved by an overwhelming majority (95%) of participants. The document provided a progressive new framework for how…
The sparks that lit the flame for the recent violence in South Africa
In mid July 2021, widespread looting and violence swept through many parts of South Africa, concentrated mainly in the two most populous provinces of Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). These events resulted in the loss of more than 70 lives, countless injuries, and...
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