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Africa: Decade of Democracy Data in Africa Revealed in Afrobarometer Report
allAfrica, 18 July 2024
Despite its shortcomings, more Africans prefer democracy to any other form of government, according to the new report by the pan-African research organization… Read more »
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Africa: African Insights 2024 - Democracy at Risk – The People's Perspective
Afrobarometer, 18 July 2024
The first in what will be an annual series of Afrobarometer flagship reports focuses on the democratic aspirations and experiences of African citizens Read more »
Decade of Democracy Data in Africa Revealed in New Report
Findings from a new survey published by the pan-African research group Afrobarometer show that more Africans prefer democracy to other forms of government. The group's "flagship survey" Africa Insights 2024 has found that 66% of Africans appreciate the democratic system of governance, while large majorities reject one-man rule by 80%, one-party rule by 78%, and military rule by 66%.
The data spans over a decade of research "including our latest round of nationally representative surveys in 39 countries", and cautions that while support for democracy offers reasons for optimism, "the real problem on the continent is rooted not in a demand-side failure of popular support, but in a supply-side failure by African leaders to deliver".
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17 July 2024
African insights 2024 - Democracy at risk – The People’s Perspective
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