EDITORIAL: Democracy takes a beating in Africa
Report finds decline in democratic governance and respect for human rights
19 January 2021 - 05:03
A 2020 report by the Freedom House, a US-backed democracy watchdog, found an alarming decline in democratic governance and respect for human rights in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Only seven countries in the region ticked boxes related to free and fair elections, strong multiparty systems, unwavering commitment to human and political rights and vibrant media. That was the lowest since 1991. ..
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