President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda cracks the whip against Political Corruption
President Yoweri Museveni’s regime is cracking the whip against political corruption in an ‘iron sheet’ scandal that has roped in 22 cabinet […]
Only 8 African countries endorsed the declaration of the Second Summit for Democracy.
Only 8 African countries have endorsed the declaration of the second Summit for Democracy in which leaders reaffirm their shared belief that […]
How the Gold Mafia points out the nexus between money laundering and political finance.
A recent four-part investigation titled “Gold Mafia” by Al Jazeera’s Investigative Unit (I-Unit) has revealed how a network of gangs with the […]
Takeaways from the second Summit for Democracy.
The second Summit for Democracy is now fully behind us. As pro-democracy actors get down to fashion and shape their post-summit engagements, […]
Why a narco-state like Guinea Bissau requires public funding of political parties.
On 4 June 2023, Bissau Guinean’s shall head to the polls to elect their representatives to the National People’s Assembly (NPA). This is […]
Can the Kenyan Election Campaign Finance Act 2013 be a panacea to monetised politics if enforced?
In Kenya, there has been too much money flowing in campaigns for the general elections just as it was witnessed in 2022, […]
The long walk to free and fair elections in DR Congo.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is set to hold its elections in December 2023. This will be its fourth election after the […]
Commercialisation of elective politics in Ghana reaches monstrous proportions</strong>
“To win an election in Ghana you need to spend money” reveals Dr. Kojo Asante, the Director Advocacy and Policy Engagement at […]
The rationale behind Kenya’s public funding of political parties
Kenya just like other progressive democracies has put in place legal and regulatory frameworks for funding of political parties. Among the legal […]
Zambia is fast-tracking its political party finance legislation.
Having successfully co-hosted the second Summit for Democracy (March 29-30, 2023), Zambia is now turning its attention to fast-tracking the political party […]
How prepared is Nigeria for the 2023 general elections?
Is Nigeria prepared for the upcoming 2023 general elections?
Updates from the second Summit for Democracy in Lusaka, Zambia
The official events of the second Summit for Democracy kicked off in five capitals of the world on March 29,2023, with heads […]