Both democracy and authoritarianism are on the rise in Africa
By: Nic Cheeseman, University of Birmingham Repression is on the rise in Zambia under President Edgar Lungu. EPA/EFE/Abir Sultan Is democracy in Africa in retreat? Or is it simply suffering “growing pains”? The last 12 months have seen a great deal of controversy and debate on these important questions. There have been some bright spots, like the rise of more resilient opposition movements in the Democratic Republic of Congo and […]