Published in: Conflict Trends (2/2006 )
Published by: African Centre for Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) , 2006
Via: Eldis
This journal issue highlights and presents a range of views and situations that highlight the complexity of elections and constitutional democracy. The editorial points out that framing an inclusive constitutions and conducting free and fair elections are necessary conditions to ensure political and economic stability which in turn is important in order to meet the huge social challenges which the continent is facing. Understanding the nature of election processes and finding solutions to improve the establishment of inclusive constitutions and the conduct of free and fair elections is therefore crucial. The articles presented in the journal issue are:
- Constitutional democracy and constitutionalism in Africa, by André Mbata Mangu
- Local governance and constitutional democracy: comparative insights from Lesotho and South Africa, by Victor Shale
- Women and elections in African politics, by Kemi Ogunsanya
- Post-conflict elections and democracy: A comparative analysis of the Mozambique and Angolan elections, by Tony Karbo and Martha Mutisi
- The constitutional referendum in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, by Dieudonné Tshiyoyo
- Electoral reforms: managing electoral conflicts in Zambia, by Peter Tendaiwo Maregere and Brenda Mofya
- Benchmarks for credible elections in the SADC region, by Kemi Ogunsanya
- The role of the media in the DRC elections: Beyond the ‘watchdog’ frontier, by Ufo Okeke Uzodike and Ayo Whetho
- Post-election reconstruction in Liberia: The challenges of security sector reform, by J. Shola Omotola
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