In the last 25 years, the nations in the horn of Africa have enjoyed a winding path towards perfecting free and fair models of choosing leaders. This has direct implications for the legitimacy of the leaders that emerge and their ability to navigate the security challenges they face. Abdullahi Boru Halakhe reflects.
If Somaliland’s democratic transition is to last, there must be strict regulation of the behaviour of political parties and the National Election Commission must be re-evaluated.
Tanzania and Kenya represent two of the continent’s more closely matched territories. But the contrast between the two countries remains among the most intriguing examples of post-independence Africa’s political comparison.
The nations around the great lakes, that is Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Somalia tend to mirror each other in numerous ways. The older voters are taking stock of the democratic journey as the younger, restless voters come to terms with the cyclical and often slow pace of reforms in electoral justice and voter power. as debated Fatma Karume, Kalundi Serumaga, Adam Abebe, Omar Mahood, moderator Patrick Gathara and host Pauline Otieno-Skaper. A partnership Forum between Heinrich Boll Foundation, Rift Valley Institute, and The Elephant.
Having a 'free and fair' election within an unjust society is a myth that helps perpetuate violence through silence and the power of a skewed ballot. Elections are critical but they have to be anchored and calibrated against the freedoms, justice, and rule of law during the period in between the elections. as debated by Ms Nanjala, Mr Gathara, attorney Muriithi, and Ms Pauline Otieno-Skaper. A partnership forum between Heinrich Boll and The Rift Valley Institute.
Having a 'free and fair' election within an unjust society is a myth that helps perpetuate violence through silence and the power of a skewed ballot. Elections are critical but they have to be anchored and calibrated against the freedoms, justice, and rule of law during the period in between the elections. as debated by Ms Nanjala, Mr Gathara, attorney Muriithi, and Ms Pauline Otieno-Skaper. A partnership forum between Heinrich Boll and The Rift Valley Institute.
The nations around the great lakes, that is Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Somalia tend to mirror each other in numerous ways. The older voters are taking stock of the democratic journey as the younger, restless voters come to terms with the cyclical and often slow pace of reforms in electoral justice, and voter power. as debated Fatma Karume, Kalundi Serumaga, Adam Abebe, Omar Mahood, moderator Patrick Gathara and host Pauline Otieno-Skaper. A partnership Forum between Heinrich Boll Foundation, Rift Valley Institute, and The Elephant.
The nations around the great lakes, that is Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Somalia tend to mirror each other in numerous ways. The older voters are taking stock of the democratic journey as the younger, restless voters come to terms with the cyclical and often slow pace of reforms in electoral justice, and voter power. as debated Fatma Karume, Kalundi Serumaga, Adam Abebe, Omar Mahood, moderator Patrick Gathara and host Pauline Otieno-Skaper. A partnership Forum between Heinrich Boll Foundation, Rift Valley Institute, and The Elephant.
The nations around the great lakes, that is Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Somalia tend to mirror each other in numerous ways. The older voters are taking stock of the democratic journey as the younger, restless voters come to terms with the cyclical and often slow pace of reforms in electoral justice, and voter power. as debated Fatma Karume, Kalundi Serumaga, Adam Abebe, Omar Mahood, moderator Patrick Gathara and host Pauline Otieno-Skaper. A partnership Forum between Heinrich Boll Foundation, Rift Valley Institute, and The Elephant.
The democratic recession facing the horn questions the credibility and usefulness of liberal democratic elections in the region. This has direct implications for the legitimacy of the leaders that emerge and their ability to navigate the security challenges they face. Abdullahi Boru Halakhe reflects.
Elections will be properly respected when the society in question has been atomised into a collection of self-interested individuals dependent on the state.