Africa S First Democrats
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Africa S First Democrats
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Author : Abdi Ismail Samatar
language : en
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Release Date : 2016-09-26
Africa S First Democrats written by Abdi Ismail Samatar and has been published by Indiana University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-26 with History categories.
Abdi Ismail Samatar provides a clear and foundational history of Somalia at the dawn of the country’s independence when Africa’s first democrats appeared. While many African countries were dominated by authoritarian rulers when they entered the postcolonial era—and scholars have assumed this as a standard feature of political leadership on the continent—Somalia had an authentic democratic leadership. Samatar’s political biography of Aden A. Osman and Abdirazak H. Hussen breaks the stereotype of brutal African tyranny. Samatar discusses the framing of democracy in Somalia following the years of control by fascist Italy, the formation of democratic organizations during the political struggle, and the establishment of democratic foundations in the new nation. Even though this early state of affairs did not last, these leaders left behind a strong democratic legacy that may provide a model of good governance for the rest of the continent.
After Freedom
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Author : Katherine S. Newman
language : en
Publisher: Beacon Press
Release Date : 2015-03-24
After Freedom written by Katherine S. Newman and has been published by Beacon Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-24 with History categories.
Twenty years after the end of apartheid, a new generation is building a multiracial democracy in South Africa but remains mired in economic inequality and political conflict. The death of Nelson Mandela in 2013 arrived just short of the twentieth anniversary of South Africa’s first free election, reminding the world of the promise he represented as the nation’s first Black president. Despite significant progress since the early days of this new democracy, frustration is growing as inequalities that once divided the races now grow within them as well. In After Freedom, award-winning sociologist Katherine S. Newman and South African expert Ariane De Lannoy bring alive the voices of the “freedom generation,” who came of age after the end of apartheid. Through the stories of seven ordinary individuals who will inherit the richest, and yet most unequal, country in Africa, Newman and De Lannoy explore how young South Africans, whether Black, White, mixed race, or immigrant, confront the lingering consequences of racial oppression. These intimate portraits illuminate the erosion of old loyalties, the eruption of class divides, and the heated debate over policies designed to redress the evils of apartheid. Even so, the freedom generation remains committed to a united South Africa and is struggling to find its way toward that vision.
Electoral Politics In South Africa
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Author : J. Piombo
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2005-12-09
Electoral Politics In South Africa written by J. Piombo and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-12-09 with Political Science categories.
Ten years into the 'new' South Africa, how does democracy function? This volume provides a retrospective on a decade of elections and democracy in South Africa. The book analyzes the evolution of the party system and electoral campaigns; tracks changes in public opinion and voter motivations; assesses the political implications of socioeconomic change; depicts the evolution of parliament and the electoral system; probes the often-tense relationship between media and government; analyzes the institutionalization the Independent Electoral Commission; and, finally, argues that South Africa is witnessing a 'normalization' of politics. The book speaks to a broad range of topics, all linked through the electoral theme, which get to the heart of many issues in contemporary South African politics.
Africa In The Twenty First Century
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Author : Gashawbeza Bekele
language : en
Publisher: Lexington Books
Release Date : 2018-12-04
Africa In The Twenty First Century written by Gashawbeza Bekele and has been published by Lexington Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-12-04 with Political Science categories.
This book interrogates contemporary debates, controversies, achievements, challenges, and future prospects of African development and democratization from varied theoretical perspectives. The diverse issues and sub-themes addressed in this volume include tenets of democracy such as democratization, democratic institutions, good governance, term limits, minority rights, and women’s political participation; and dynamics of development such as economic growth, liberalization, development strategies and models, Millennium Development Goals, uneven regional development,sustainable development challenges, transport development and management, and health and development. Featuring established and emerging scholars, this book is a vital resource for scholars, policy makers, and students interested in African politics and development.
The First Five Years
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Author : Richard Calland
language : en
Publisher: Idasa
Release Date : 1999
The First Five Years written by Richard Calland and has been published by Idasa this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Political Science categories.
This book asks questions that need to be asked: How has SA's national Parliament performed as a working Parliament? What role has it played in the new order? Can its two-tier structure work? Who are the people that serve as our representatives?
Until We Have Won Our Liberty
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Author : Evan Lieberman
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2022-06-28
Until We Have Won Our Liberty written by Evan Lieberman and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-06-28 with Political Science categories.
A compelling account of South Africa’s post-Apartheid democracy At a time when many democracies are under strain around the world, Until We Have Won Our Liberty shines new light on the signal achievements of one of the contemporary era’s most closely watched transitions away from minority rule. South Africa’s democratic development has been messy, fiercely contested, and sometimes violent. But as Evan Lieberman argues, it has also offered a voice to the voiceless, unprecedented levels of government accountability, and tangible improvements in quality of life. Lieberman opens with a first-hand account of the hard-fought 2019 national election, and how it played out in Mogale City, a post-Apartheid municipality created from Black African townships and White Afrikaner suburbs. From this launching point, he examines the complexities of South Africa’s multiracial society and the unprecedented democratic experiment that began with the election of Nelson Mandela in 1994. While acknowledging the enormous challenges many South Africans continue to face—including unemployment, inequality, and discrimination—Lieberman draws on the country’s history and the experience of comparable countries to demonstrate that elected Black-led governments have, without resorting to political extremism, improved the lives of millions. In the context of open and competitive politics, citizens have gained access to housing, basic services, and dignified treatment to a greater extent than during any prior period. Countering much of the conventional wisdom about contemporary South Africa, Until We Have Won Our Liberty offers hope for the enduring impact of democratic ideals.
Launching Democracy In South Africa
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Author : Richard William Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 1996-01-01
Launching Democracy In South Africa written by Richard William Johnson and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-01-01 with Political Science categories.
South Africa's first ever non-racial and multi-party election was perhaps the most significant global event of 1994. From the ashes of a repressive, segregated and racist state emerged - miraculously and relatively free from bloodshed - a new, multi-racial nation, led by one of the political icons of the late twentieth century, Nelson Mandela. Based on a large-scale and non-partisan public information project, this book is the definitive account of the process of democratisation in South Africa. The Launching Democracy project mounted teams of observers and monitored the campaign, party organisation, the media and voter education efforts throughout the crucial and populous areas of the Western Cape, Natal and the Reef. The result is an unparalleled source of information about the way the election really worked and the political sociology of South Africa in general. Written by a team of distinguished experts, the book analyses the results of the election in detail (and publishes them in full for the first time). It examines the intricacies of the disputed electoral process and the drama of the count, revealing irregularities, rivalry and widespread fear and intimidation. In a highly readable final section, the book carries the story into the post-election reality, exploring popular opinion and the demands now facing the Mandela government.
Voice And Power In Africa S Democracy
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Author : Said Adejumobi
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-08-16
Voice And Power In Africa S Democracy written by Said Adejumobi and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-16 with Political Science categories.
Africa has made notable progress in its nascent democracy but with uneven performance across countries. However, across the board, challenges abound. Central to Africa’s checkered democratic narrative is the weakness of its democratic institutions, participatory mechanisms and accountability platforms. This book interrogates these elements with the role and capacity of the parliament, political parties, media, freedom of information law, trade union movements, gender empowerment mechanisms and accountability methods and processes all under examination. The weakness of democratic institutions has had a corrosive effect on political accountability and limits the scope for popular participation in governance. In many countries, innovative practices, and new social and political encounters are emerging that challenge old institutional cultures, promote reforms and demand accountability from the governing elite. The book captures these varied, innovative patterns of democratic change. With first hand knowledge and expertise of the continent, the contributors analyze the issues, trends, problems and challenges in these critical areas of Africa’s democratic growth. The conclusion is that strengthening democratic institutions, opening up the political space for enhanced political participation and ensuring political accountability will determine the course, prospects and quality of Africa’s budding democracy.
South Africa S First Democratic And Non Racial Elections
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
South Africa S First Democratic And Non Racial Elections written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Election monitoring categories.
Robben Island Rainbow Dreams
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Author : Neo Lekgotla laga Ramoupi
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-08-31
Robben Island Rainbow Dreams written by Neo Lekgotla laga Ramoupi and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-31 with categories.