In this post, Bobuin examines the launch of the Africa Facility to Support Inclusive Transitions (AFSIT) by the United Nations Development Programme, aimed at preventing unconstitutional changes of government (UCGs) in Africa and promoting democracy. He highlights the importance of integrating the African Union Transitional Justice Policy (AUTJP) with AFSIT to address the root causes of instability, such as insecurity and governance deficits. He also emphasizes the need for a people-centered approach to foster sustainable development and democratic consolidation across the continent.

Africa has witnessed a series of coup d'états in recent years. Ben Nyabira explores potential factors that might be fueling this persistent challenge. Drawing from recent coup events, Nyabira suggests that a major factor is widespread dissatisfaction with electoral democracy, as elections have failed to effectively advance the cause of democracy in certain countries where coups have occurred.

The agency problem arises when people in positions of authority fail to act in the best interests of the people they represent. To address this issue, it is necessary to ensure that decisions are not solely made by those in power. Ben Nyabira argues that solutions to this problem lie in public participation.

Ghana teaches us important lessons about the special role of African Supreme Courts for the survival of democracies on the continent.

Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga writes about the role of an independent judiciary as the custodian of constitutional democracy in Kenya.