Consolidation of Democracy in Africa: A View from the South (Making of Modern Africa)

The continent of Africa is undergoing great change. While on the one hand there is talk of a re-awakening of Africa or renaissance, various countries in Africa are still plagued by poverty and intra- and interstate violence. In some countries the legacy of neo-colonialism and under-development contributed to social strife and the potential criminalization of the state. This book addresses the topic of democratization and sustainable democracy in Africa against this background.