Ernest Akuamoah  ( Ernest.Akuamoah@anu.edu.au ) has sent a reminder about the panel on Elections in Africa: A Necessary Evil?
Date: Friday 14th, 2022
Venue: Research School of Social Sciences (RSSS) Building 146. Room 2.56
Time: 5-6pm. There will be light refreshment.

‘While elections have become regular events in almost all African countries, the processes are often marred by fraud and/or violence. What accounts for this? Is election enough for Africa’s democracy? What can be done to consolidate the democratic gains? Does the ‘judicialization’ of presidential elections promote democracy or deepen polarization? Is it a deliberate strategy of losers to gain some concessions from winners? Does Africa need its own type of ‘democracy’? Come join our panellists as they discuss these questions and more.’