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Explore the strategic implications of Togo's shift from a presidential to a parliamentary system in our latest analysis by Moreblessing Takura Madzikatire. This report critically assesses how these constitutional amendments are likely to centralize power, reduce public accountability, and influence regional stability. A crucial read for leaders and experts monitoring changes in West Africa. Access the full report for comprehensive insights: https://lnkd.in/eiWTKh_i #Togo #ConstitutionalAmendment #PoliticalAnalysis #Governance #RegionalStability #WestAfrica #PublicPolicy #LeadershipInsights #ECOWAS

South Africa's political landscape has shifted as a coalition government has formed following the ANC losing its majority for the first time in 30 years. This change presents new risks for organizational resilience, such as economic uncertainty, potential civil unrest, and supply chain disruptions. https://buff.ly/3VnAVRa #SouthAfrica #SAElections #OrganizationalResilience

After a period of economic and political turmoil, embattled Kenyan President William Ruto has been forced into a major #government restructuring. The shape of a new coalition with the main opposition party the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is still being finalised, but it will likely have a difficult time trying to steer the #economy and government finances to a position of greater stability. #Kenya #politics #energy #budget #finance

Transforming the political landscape in South Africa also means bridging the gap between public representatives and citizens. We are also making room for overall accountability by doing so. Watch our Head of Internal Democracy, Boitumelo Mpakanyane, on eNCA unpacking political reforms. #2024IsOur1994 #RegisterToVoteRISEMzansi

OPINION: Collaborative governance - time to reset and reimagine the country of our dreams Now that the historic elections are over many South Africans are grappling with questions such as what can South Africans expect in the coming days? Is a national coalition government on the cards? If so, who will the ANC govern with and is this the best option for them and the country? If not, who would be the best coalition partners to take South Africa forward? What should parties focus on to take the country forward? How likely is this coalition government to succeed or will they go the same route as the local government coalitions? Is a national coalition government here to stay or will the ANC or another party get an outright majority in 2029? writes Dr Harlan Cloete, research fellow in the UFS Department of Public Administration and Management. Read more: https://ufsweb.co/45q6Wg7 #CoalitionGovernment #GNU #GovernmentOfNationalUnity

💡 Coalition insights for future South Africa Government of National Unity:  ✒ Junior partners tend to suffer a higher cost of governing because the  (a) get fewer benefits from office,  (b) have less control over the agenda, (c) have less personnel capacity to manage both governmental and partisan affairs.  ✒ By contrast small parties that enter parliament but remain in opposition can be flexible with their stances because they are not constrained by public policy choices, which explains why parties that marginally obtain parliamentary representation gain rather than lose votes at the next election. #SAcoalitions Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/dzHVQKa7

🔔#NEWS 🇿🇦 The upcoming South Africa election is depicted as the most crucial contest in Africa in the past 30 years. It explores the potential impact on the country's economy, politics, and society, as well as its broader implications for the continent. 🌍📈 The analysis likely delves into key candidates, issues, and electoral dynamics, offering insights into the election's significance for South Africa and the African region. Explore the details in the article below: ➡ https://lnkd.in/eiTkyAdA #SouthAfricaElection #AfricanPolitics #ElectionInsights #PoliticalAnalysis #AfricaDevelopment #ImpactfulElections #PAA

President Luis Abinader of the #DominicanRepublic was re-elected for a second term, capturing 57.18% of the vote in the general elections held on May 19. With this result, President #Abinader surpasses the 50% threshold required to avoid a runoff, a clear indication of strong voter support. Under his leadership, the Dominican Republic has seen significant economic achievements, including a forecasted GDP growth of 5.1% for 2024, which is the highest in Central America. Additionally, the poverty rate has decreased, and unemployment has improved, reaching a low of 5.0% at the end of 2023. President Abinader's administration has also been marked by its firm stance on the crisis in Haiti, including security measures and border management. Looking ahead, his focus will remain on economic growth, constitutional reforms, and maintaining robust security policies. The full legislative election results are still pending, which will determine the extent of the PRM’s control in Congress. #DominicanRepublic #Elections2024 #EconomicDevelopment #Policy #Governance

Political analyst: South Africa will face “total bankruptcy” of the state by 2030 https://lnkd.in/eFVRYfr4 please visit our website Political analyst Andre Duvenhage warned on Wednesday that South Africa faces "total bankruptcy" of the state by 2030 if citizens vote for corrupt politicians in the general elections scheduled for May 29 next year. "The return to power of political figures like former president Jacob Zuma will push the country towards total collapse," Duvenhage said, noting that the country was witnessing growing imbalances in the state at all levels on a daily basis. Noting that citizens' trust in public institutions in South Africa continues to decline, he pointed out that some opinion polls indicate that nine out of ten South Africans are not satisfied with the performance of the African National Congress-led government. Read more

The European Union-funded Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EUSDGN) Programme, Phase II, works to facilitate a peaceful and fair electoral process that advances the country’s political and economic development. DAI leads activities under Component 1 of the program—Support to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)—which works to enhance the credibility of the elections and seeks to boost citizen participation across the country. Under the supervision of the EU Delegation, DAI also supports monitoring and evaluation and leads visibility activities for the project. Read more here to learn about our 2023 impact in Nigeria and our focus for 2024: https://buff.ly/3UXLsT2 #EU I #Nigeria I European Union Delegation to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and ECOWAS I #politics I #governance