by Rishika Singh | Dec 11, 2020 | University of Georgia
The October election that took place in Guinea gave rise to a wave of polarized electorate who have been engaging in a variety of protests, riots, and other forms of civil disobedience in light of President Alpha Condé passing a constitutional referendum that granted...
by Reshi Rajan | Dec 10, 2020 | University of Georgia
A new brand of Autocratic Consolidation: A Case Study in Ethiopia He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019, but Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is now on the cusp of dealing with a civil war. Three weeks ago, the PM sent troops to the Tigray region in the...
by Olivia Bauer | Dec 3, 2020 | University of Georgia
Rising terrorist attacks are continuing to threaten the fledgling Burkinabè democracy. After Burkina Faso overthrew its authoritarian leader Blaise Compaoré in 2014 and elected Roch Marc Christian Kaboré in 2015, the country was full of hope with its first civilian...
by Marley Belanger | Nov 22, 2020 | Suffolk University
The word “Democracy” holds far more than its definition, it represents a promise. The promise of control over one’s own life, control of government systems, and most importantly, the knowledge that a single voice, a single vote, has inherent value. What can it...
by Brooke Lampron | Nov 17, 2020 | Northeastern University
Elements of Ivory Coast’s tumultuous political past following its autonomy from France have threatened the nation’s attempts at democracy yet again. Ivory Coast secured its independence in 1960, and as expected with any former colony, achieving a legitimate government...
