Second elections in Africa

Article Abstract:

There was a number of elections that took place in Africa in early 1990s as various countries enter into the transition from authoritarian rule to a democratic form of government. By the middle of the 1990s, a wave of second elections has hit the new democracies that has not been brought down by coup d'etats. There were 23 second elections in 16 countries from 1995 to 1997. An analysis of the quality and the implications of these elections is presented.

Analysis, Elections

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Africans' surprising universalism

Article Abstract:

Research suggests that despite the lateness of democratization in many African nations, a significant majority of Africans support democratic governance, and they express a distinctly liberal interpretation of democracy. The survey was conducted in the countries of Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Namibia, Malawi, Ghana and Botswana.

Statistical Data Included, Surveys, Africans, Liberalism

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The "Alternation Effect" in Africa

Article Abstract:

Mass democratic commitments in Africa are far fixed, than consistent with trends in other world regions. Surveys show that Africans' commitment to democracy fades over time but their support can be refreshed by alternations in power via elections.

Evaluation, Political aspects, Political systems

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