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  2. Democracy in Africa - Wikipedia

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    The top 3 African countries ranked by V-Dem Democracy indices Electoral Democracy metric in 2024 were Cape Verde, Seychelles, and South Africa. [2] The Freedom Index ranks states based on the protection of 'political and civil liberties and freedoms' that individuals receive including the freedom to participate in elections. [3]

  3. African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance

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    The African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ADC) is a document adopted by member states of the African Union (AU) on January 30, 2007, in order to promote liberal democracy and human rights in Africa. [1] It is the first binding document adopted by members of the African Union.

  4. List of African Union member states by political system

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    Historically, there have been several monarchies throughout the African continent. Since decolonization, many have been abolished in favor of republics. The following African monarchies have existed in the twentieth century: Kingdom of Burundi (abolished 1966) Central African Empire (abolished 1979) Congo Free State (annexed by Belgium, 1908)

  5. African Union - Wikipedia

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    The working languages of the Union and all its institutions shall be, if possible, African languages, Arabic, English, French and Portuguese. A protocol amending the Constitutive Act was adopted in 2003 and as of April 2020 has been ratified by 30 of the 37 member states needed for a two-thirds majority. It would change the above wording to ...

  6. African Democracy Forum - Wikipedia

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    The African Democracy Forum (ADF), is a regional network launched in Abuja, Nigeria in October 2000.It comprises civil society organisations, media institutions, community based organisations, academic institutions and donor entities that work on democracy, democratic research, protection of human rights, upholding the rule of law and promoting good governance through the twin principles of ...

  7. Politics of South Africa - Wikipedia

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    The Union of South Africa adopted a system of governance based on the political system of the United Kingdom. The British monarch was the ceremonial head of state of South Africa and was represented by a Governor-General. Real political power lay in the hands of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. The basic ideas of this system such as a three ...

  8. Africa - Wikipedia

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    Africa's population is the youngest among all the continents; [10] [11] the median age in 2012 was 19.7, when the worldwide median age was 30.4. [12] Based on 2024 projections, Africa's population will reach 3.8 billion people by 2099. [13] Africa is the least wealthy inhabited continent per capita and second-least wealthy by total wealth ...

  9. Elections in Africa - Wikipedia

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    Summary of East Africa Elections Country Presidential Elections (1999–2019) Recent Election Year Next Election Presidential Votes Cast in Last Election